THE Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ) is preparing to launch a mobile phone-based platform that will allow shoppers to verify product authenticity instantly, an important step in tackling counterfeit and substandard goods.Advertisements Zimbabwe has recorded a surge in fake products, ranging from food and beverages to household items, many of which are illegally imported or…
CCZ to launch anti-counterfeit scanner
CCZ deputy chief executive John Mapani said the new system, called CCZ Verified, will enable shoppers to scan product barcodes with their mobile phones to confirm whether items are genuine.