Fair Trading Commission Act, Cap. 326B.

Country/Territory: Barbados
Document type: Legislation
Date: 2002
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: An Act to provide for the establishment of a Fair Trading Commission to safeguard the interests of consumers, to regulate utility services supplied by service providers, to monitor and investigate the conduct of service providers and business enterprises, to promote and maintain effective competition in the economy, and for related matters.

Subject: Agricultural & rural development
Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Basic legislation Business/industry/corporations Liability/compensation Enforcement/compliance Consumer protection Contract/agreement Inspection Institution Internal trade International trade Offences/penalties Special fund Standards
Geographical area: Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Entry into force notes: This Act enters into force as of 2nd January, 2001.

Abstract: This Act sets forth provisions on the establishment, organization, duties and authorities of the Fair Trading Commission, as well as funds and financial resources of the Commission. This Act aims at ensuring consumer protection by promoting efficiency and competitiveness amongst and improving the standards of service and the quality of goods and services supplied by. Persons engaged in trade or commerce and consumers shall be informed by the Commission in general regarding its functions and authorities as are set out in this Act, in the Utilities Regulation Act, and in any laws related to consumer protection and fair competition. Furthermore in case of non-compliance with the provisions of this Act or the order of the Commission, this Act sets forth provisions on inspection and investigation procedures, civil liability, offences and penalties.
Full text: English
Website: www.ftc.gov.bb