Aldi Nord under fire: Moog packs discovered night cream at Lacura!

Aldi Nord under fire: Moog packs discovered night cream at Lacura!

Aldi Nord is currently exposed to violent criticism due to misleading packaging of the "Lacura facial care vital" product, a night cream from his own brand. This costs 1.95 euros and has a significant discrepancy between the outer and the actual filling height. As Ruhr24.de is the external filling height 3.8 cm, the inner values ​​is just 2.7 cm reaching, which means that only about 70 percent of the available space in the packaging is actually used.

The problem was made aware of Franziska Junker, who reported the discrepancy to Stiftung Warentest. Aldi Nord justified the packaging with reference to technical requirements, in particular the need for film sealing. Nevertheless, Stiftung Warentest finds this explanation inadequate, since the design of the can with a thick floor and rounded corners cannot be explained exclusively by technical reasons.

consumers can influence

Social and economic dynamics show that consumers can influence the manufacturers through their buying behavior. In the past, Stiftung Warentest has repeatedly published examples of packaging that affects consumers. Other products, such as the Lupines Rostbratwurst from Alberts or Dr. Oetker Vitalis muesli are criticized because they offer significantly less content than the packaging suggests. This information comes from the consumer organization, which was documented on Test.de

Another impetus for discussion about Mogel packs provides the Hamburg Consumer Center (VZHH), which annually award the negative price "Mogel pack of the year" for products that give the impression of a false filling quantity. According to the measurement and calibration law (trade fair), packaging that pretends a larger amount are excluded.

regulatory needs and tips for consumers

The problem of fashion packs extends not only to food, but also to cosmetics, nutritional supplements and cleaning products. Many manufacturers use methods such as double floors and large packaging to pretend larger filling quantities. The consumer advice centers therefore demand that packaging, if there are no proven technical reasons, should be filled to the edge. This topic is dealt with in detail by Konschentrale.de

Consumers are asked to check the filling quantities of their purchased products and to report to the consumer center or Stiftung Warentest when suspected. These measures should help to oblige the manufacturers for transparency and to prevent misleading practices.