The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry has noted an increase in the number of counterfeit, expired and inappropriately labelled goods in the market place, and is also worried about the non-compliance to Guyana’s laws and regulations by retailers and supermarket owners.

In a statement, the Chamber of Commerce issued a call on the Bureau of Standards and the Government Analyst Food and Drug Department to ensure that an investigation is conducted and products found to be in contravention of the laws and regulations removed from the shelves and prohibited from sale.

The Chamber of Commerce has also issued a call on the Guyana Revenue Authority through its Customs Department, to ensure all goods being cleared after import meet regulatory requirements.

The Bureau of Standards and the Government Analyst Food and Drug Department would carry out raids from time to time at various businesses to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations.

The Chamber said there is also the need for greater adherence to tax laws by a number of businesses to ensure equal application of the rule of law to all businesses and enterprises operating in the country.

According to the Chamber, it has also been made aware of breaches to the labour laws by some businesses and it wants the Labour Department to act. The GCCI says it has also noted the flouting of occupational health and safety laws and regulations and it wants that to also be examined and addressed by the relevant agencies.

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