Sri Lanka, June 29 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) strongly denies media reports claiming that a maximum retail price for salt was determined during a discussion held between the CAA and the Salt Manufacturers' Association of Sri Lanka.

In a statement issued in this regard, the CAA clarified that no such discussion took place between the CAA and the Salt Manufacturers' Association.

However, the Consumer Affairs Council, which operates independently under the CAA, convened a meeting with the Salt Manufacturers' Association to obtain their views regarding the imposition of a maximum retail price for salt.

The statement further added that if the Consumer Affairs Council decides to set a maximum retail price based on the facts rais...