The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has today confirmed that it is investigating allegations that sub-quality Australian products for ALDI stores were dumped in Fiji.

Fiji's Health Ministry had earlier this week said that it was investigating claims about 30 containers of damaged or expired groceries were being sold by Morris Hedstron in Fiji.

The Ministry had also confirmed that it had contacted the Australian Trade Commissioner and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for assistance.

The Commission has now said that it will attempt to establish whether the Australian trade practices act has been violated. It has told Radio Australia that it expects to be able to report on its findings within a week of two.

ALDI Stores in Australia confirmed to Legend FM News yesterday that it does not condone the distribution and sale of its exclusive products in Fiji.

In a statement ALDI Stores said they are aware that products close to or past their use by date from several Australian retailers including ALDI, are being distributed to and sold in MH supermarkets in Fiji.

ALDI stated that some of these products may be of quality not fit for consumption.

Carpenters Fiji Limited Group Chief Operating Officer Freddie Keshwan confirmed that ALDI products were imported into Fiji because of huge demands from MH customers for wider range of quality items at cheaper prices.

Keshwan said they have since been made aware of ALDI's supply chain policy on exclusivity of certain branded products for sale only in ALDI stores, which will be respected.

However Keshwan strongly refuted any claims of alleged dumping of Australian ALDI brand products in the country.