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08/10/2016
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common question many consumers and even supermarket is related to the obligation to fractionate products packaged at the time of sale, such as toilet paper packages, bar soap, phosphorus, among other items. To address these questions, the Procon-ES provides some guidelines.
Article 39 of the Consumer Protection Code prohibits the imposition of quantitative restrictions for consumers, called tying, which does not apply in these situations. This is because the tying is related to the imposition of purchasing a product and service that usually is also sold separately.
The chief executive of Procon-ES, Denize Izaita explained that the package prepared by the manufacturer is developed respecting rules and regulations and must have required information about the product as, expiration date, date of manufacture, origin, origin, lot, nutritional information, ingredients, among others. Establishments also can not expose for sale products that the packaging is broken, torn, perforated and wrinkled.
"If the package is opened for the sale of a single unit, the supermarket can not market that product, it will be unfit for consumption, given the risk of contamination and the absence of the required information to consumers about their characteristics and barcode . If the inspection check for products infringed on the supermarket shelves, the property will be subject to assessment and fine. "
The product offering in divided doses in quantity to consumer tastes, called bulk commonly occurs for certain types of foods such as sausages, meats, olives, dried fruit, nuts, among others. In this case, should be subject to certain health standards so that products remain up for own consumption. However, to make a good buy, you need to pay attention to the food look and not buy if there is suspicion about the quality, origin and presence of dirt, insects and mold.
To Denize Izaita, consumer appeal per unit sale is legitimate and manufacturers need to comply. "The number of people living alone is increasing and the industry needs to adapt the changes and demands of the consumer market, producing and selling products as a unit. But until that happens, we reinforce the original manufacturer's packaging can not be violated, removing the obligation to fractional sale ".
Source: Procon-ES
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