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Consumer Protection Act 1999.

Country/Territory
Bermuda (UK)
Document type
Legislation
Date
1999 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, Water
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Packaging/labelling Fraud Institution Offences/penalties Water supply
Geographical area
Americas, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Act makes provision for the protection of consumers from malpractice in business and for the safety of consumer goods. It establishes the Consumer Affairs Board and defines its functions and powers. The Board shall, among other things, ensure and protect the rights of consumers and, in particular review and keep under review business practices, regulate product safety, ensure the provision of adequate information to the consumer and monitor the quality of services. The Minister may make Regulations generally for any matter the Minister considers necessary to give effect to this Act and, in particular, may regulate the date stamping of food products and the sale at discounted prices of out of date food products.

Full text
English
Website
www.bermudalaws.bm

References - Legislation

Amended by

Consumer Protection Amendment Act 2011 (No. 15 of 2011).

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 2011

Keyword: Fraud, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX