The Price Accuracy Policy does not affect certain products. These products must be sold at the lower tagged price, never higher.

Cases in which a compensation cannot be claimed

The Price Accuracy Policy does not apply to the following products:

  • cow’s milk;
  • tobacco products;
  • beer, wine, and spirits sold in grocery or convenience stores, if applying the policy brought the product’s price below the minimum selling price provided by the law;
  • some drugs.

Clothing and products without bar codes

The policy also does not apply to:

  • articles of clothing;
  • products sold without bar codes, such as fruits and vegetables that are sold loose.

Last update : May 3, 2021

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