November 16, Colombo (LNW): The Consumer Affairs Authority has released a new gazette introducing revised ceiling prices for a range of canned fish products, with the changes taking effect from yesterday (15).
The update replaces the pricing order published on December 27, 2024.
Under the latest revisions, a 155g tin of tuna may not be sold for more than Rs. 165, while the larger 425g tin has been capped at Rs. 380. For mackerel, the authority has fixed the maximum price at Rs. 210 for the smaller pack and Rs. 480 for the 425g size.
Jack mackerel has also seen adjustments, with the 155g can set at a maximum of Rs. 240 and the 425g version limited to Rs. 560.
The CAA stressed that traders are strictly prohibited from selling, displaying, or offering these items above the new price limits. Officials added that monitoring teams will be deployed more frequently over the coming weeks to ensure retailers comply with the regulations, noting that such measures aim to maintain fair pricing amid rising consumer concerns over the cost of essential food items.
