Fed: Oxfam Freetrade claims misleading consumers, IPA

AAP General News (Australia)
08-04-2008
Fed: Oxfam Freetrade claims misleading consumers, IPA

Oxfam Australia has been cautioned by the consumer watchdog after a complaint was made
about its promotion of Fairtrade certified brands.

Free market think tank .. the Institute of Public Affairs .. complained to the ACCC
saying Oxfam's been misleading consumers about the brands helping farmers in developing
nations.

The institute says numerous studies show fair trade is NOT helping lift people out
of poverty .. as claimed by Oxfam.

Oxfam has been told repeating claims made by Fairtrade left it at risk of contravening
the Trade Practices Act.

AAP RTV srj/rl/crh/tm

KEYWORD: ACCC OXFAM (CANBERRA)

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