Competition and Consumer Act (No. 10 of 2016). Country/Territory Samoa Document type Legislation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAN 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