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Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act, Ch.261

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The Department of Consumer Affairs is responsible for administering, implementing, and enforcing the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act and the Price Control Act towards a fair and transparent marketplace.

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News & Highlights

Failure to display prices leads to warnings for market stall operators

Market stall operators are required to display accurately and clearly in accordance with thePrice Control (Display of Prices) Order to avoid misleading consumers. This requirement washighlighted to market stall operators at Pasar Tani Selayun and Pasar Jerudong during...

29 Sept 2025 – Two Warning Notices issued for violations of the Price Control Act, Chapter 142

Department of Economic Planning and StatisticsNews & Events29 Sept 2025 - Two Warning Notices issued for violations of the Price Control Act, Chapter 142To ensure business compliance with the Price Control Act, Chapter 142, and the Weights and Measures Act,...

11 Sept 2025 – Market stall operators reminded to display prices clearly and accurately

Market stall operators are reminded to uphold price transparency and conduct ethical business practices by complying with the Price Control (Display of Prices) Order and the Weights and Measures Act, Chapter 151. This was underscored during a recent joint inspection...

1 September 2025 – Price Control Act, Chapter 142 Enforcement Records 5 Compounds in Q2 2025

Daily routine inspections by the Department of Economic Planning and Statistics (DEPS) at the Ministry of Finance and Economy recorded thirteen (13) offences under the Price Control Act, Chapter 142 and its Regulations in the...

16 Aug 2025 – Joint operation DEPS and SDT recorded four (4) offences under the Price Control Act and the Weights and Measures Act

The Department of Economic Planning and Statistics (DEPS) through the Department of Consumer Affairs, in collaboration with the Weights and Measures Unit (SDT), Industry and Business Ecosystem Division under the Ministry of Finance and Economy has recently conducted a...

2 Aug 2025 – Memperkasa Pengguna Muda: Penglibatan Guru Perdagangan Dalam Mempromosikan Budaya Pengguna Bijak

A meaningful step toward nurturing smart and informed young consumers began with a knowledge-sharing session for Subject-Based Committee (SBC) - Commerce educators from schools across all districts, aimed to reinforce the importance of consumer rights education,...

30 Jul 2025 – Joint operation DEPS and SDT in Tutong District results in two Warning Notice and 1 Compound issued

A total of three (3) business premises were found to have violated the Price Control Act, Chapter 142 during a recent joint operation in Tutong District conducted by the Department of Economic Planning and Statistics (DEPS) through the Department of Consumer...

27 Mac 2025 – Boosting consumer confidence through ethical and transparent sales practices

The Department of Economic Planning and Statistics (DEPS) through the Department of Consumer Affairs, underscores the importance of ethical and transparent business practices to enhance consumer confidence. This follows routine inspections conducted on...

13 Mac 2025 – 2 Warning Notices were issued during the monthly joint operation DEPS and SDT in Brunei-Muara District

Two (2) business premises were found to have violated the Price Control Act, Chapter 142 during a recent monthly joint operation conducted by the Department of Economic Planning and Statistics (DEPS) through the Department of Consumer Affairs and the Weights and...

18 Nov 2024 – DEPS and SDT joint operation in Belait District ensures compliance with the Price Control Act, Chapter 142 and the Weights and Measures Act 1983 Chapter 151

The Department of Economic Planning and Statistics (DEPS) through the Department of Consumer Affairs together with the Weights and Measures Unit (SDT), Industry and Business Ecosystem Division under the Ministry of Finance and Economy has recently conducted a joint...

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