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Fair Trading Act 1979 (No. 26 of 1979).

Country/Territory
Mauritius
Document type
Legislation
Date
1979
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for better control of consumer trade practices and related matters.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Internal trade Fraud
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act makes provision with respect to measures to ensure fair trading in Mauritius and the prevention of practices that mislead or confuse consumers.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.mu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Prepackaged Food Regulations 1989.

Legislation | Mauritius | 1989

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Fraud, Vending

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commodities (Indication of Origin) Regulations 1981 (G. N. No. 170 of 1981).

Legislation | Mauritius | 1981

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Basmati Rice (Control of Sale) Regulations 2012 (G. N. No. 53 of 2012).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2012

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Cereals/grains/rice, Internal trade, Agricultural commodities

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Consumer Protection (Price and Supplies Control) Act 1998 (No. 12 of 1998).

Legislation | Mauritius | 1998

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Fraud, Court/tribunal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX