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Competition and Consumer Act (No. 10 of 2016).

Country/Territory
Samoa
Document type
Legislation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
AN ACT to promote competition in trade in Samoa and to protect consumers and for related purposes.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Consumer protection Internal trade Food quality control/food safety Packaging/labelling Fraud Institution Meat Basic legislation
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act provides for market rules and protection of consumers in Samoa. The objects of this Act are: (a) to promote competition in markets in Samoa; and (b) to establish standards of conduct for those engaged in trade in Samoa; and (c) to contribute to a trading environment in which the safety and interests of consumers are protected and consumers and businesses participate confidently. A consumer information standard or a product safety standard does not apply to goods to which an order under section 7A of the Food and Drugs Act 1967 applies (whether the order is made before or after the commencement of this Part). The Act establishes the Competition and Consumer Commission.

Full text
English
Website
www.palemene.ws

References - Legislation

Amends

Export of Meat Act, 1997.

Legislation | Samoa | 1997 (2007)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Meat, Inspection, International trade, Authorization/permit, Processing/handling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Consumer Information Act 1989.

Legislation | Samoa | 1989 (2014)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Fraud, Institution, Consumer protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX