Consumers buying Atapirikara and Pirikara sets are being urged to check the contents and product details carefully after inspections found incomplete and defective items on sale.
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) said some inspections found single-layer robes supplied instead of double-layer robes. Officials also found incomplete sets, rusted razors and damaged or dented bowls.
The authority has reminded sellers and buyers that these products must meet information and quality requirements under Direction No. 55, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 1918/20 in June 2015.
What buyers should check
The required information must appear on the product or its packaging. This includes the Maximum Retail Price, manufacturer or importer details, contact information and date of manufacture.
The rules also cover individual Pirikara items. These include robes, under-robes, bowls and waistbands.
The CAA has advised consumers not to choose a set based only on its appearance, packaging or price. Buyers should check the information provided and inspect the contents where possible.
Consumers can also ask sellers to pack selected items in their presence. They should obtain and keep the bill or receipt after the purchase.
Traders remain responsible
The CAA has told traders to check their suppliers and keep invoices and other records showing where products came from.
Sellers of sealed or pre-packed sets should confirm that every item is included and in good condition before putting the products on sale.
The authority said sellers cannot avoid responsibility by saying they did not manufacture or pack the products. They also cannot shift responsibility to suppliers by claiming they received defective goods.
The CAA said it will continue inspections and take action against violations under the Consumer Affairs Authority Act.
The warning comes as Pirikara and Atapirikara items continue to carry religious and cultural importance, making product completeness and quality particularly important for consumers buying them as complete offerings.
Last modified: August 13, 2026
