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Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission Act No. 49 of 2010.

Country/Territory
Fiji
Document type
Legislation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Extraordinary Government Gazette No. 110, 24th of September 2010 Vol. 11.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Fraud Contract/agreement Business/industry/corporations Consumer protection Dispute settlement Fish products Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act shall come into force on a date appointed by the Minister through the gazette.
Abstract

This Act lays down rules for a) promoting the interests of the consumers; (b) promoting effective and efficient development of industry, trade or commerce; (c) promoting effective competition in industry, trade or commerce; and (d) ensuring equitable returns for businesses with fair and reasonable prices charged to consumers. To this end, this Act sets forth provisions on the establishment, duties and powers of the Competition and Consumer Commission; access agreements, dispute settlement; control over price; restrictive trade practices; consumer protection against unfair practices; misleading activities in relation to goods including animals, fish, trees and crops, gas and electricity, and any component part of goods; and offences and penalties.

Full text
English
Website
www.agriculture.gov.fj

References - Legislation

Amended by

Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission (Budget Amendment) Act No. 29 of 2020.

Legislation | Fiji | 2020

Keyword: Fraud, Business/industry/corporations, Consumer protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX