Kano consumer council warns water sellers against sunlight exposure

Kano State Consumer Protection Council (KSCPC) has warned sellers of sachet and bottled water against exposing drinking water to direct sunlight, cautioning that failure to comply with proper storage guidelines could attract sanctions.

The Council gave the warning as part of its public enlightenment campaign aimed at educating roadside water vendors across Kano State on the importance of proper storage and handling of drinking water to maintain its quality and protect consumers’ health.

Speaking during a sensitisation exercise, the Director of Quality, Pharmacist Sani Danjuma, who led the Council’s delegation, explained that prolonged exposure of drinking water to direct sunlight could potentially affect its quality.

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He noted that excessive heat could affect plastic packaging and potentially cause certain chemical substances to migrate into the water.

Danjuma urged vendors to provide suitable storage facilities to shield their products from direct sunlight, stressing that proper storage was essential to preserving water quality and safeguarding public health.

He explained that the Council was responsible for protecting consumers’ rights by ensuring product quality, checking expiry dates, and preventing practices that could compromise the safety of goods offered for sale.

The director warned that the Council would not hesitate to take appropriate action against traders who violated established regulations designed to protect consumers.

Also speaking, the Executive Secretary of the Council, Dr Ibrahim Garba Muhammad, said the KSCPC would take necessary measures against vendors who failed to comply with the directive.
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He disclosed that such measures could include prosecution in court and the sealing of business premises in accordance with the law.

Muhammad called on traders across the state to comply with laws governing commercial activities and ensure that products offered for sale met the required quality standards.

He also commended the Kano State Government, under Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, for its continued support and for providing the Council with the opportunity to discharge its responsibilities in protecting consumers.

The Council reiterated the importance of responsible product handling and storage, urging water vendors to adopt practices that would preserve product quality and prevent potential risks to public health.