The Consumer Affairs Department (CAD) is the only government agency with responsibility for consumer advocacy within the Federation and falls under the umbrella of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Commerce & Consumer Affairs. The CAD is mandated to promote and safeguard consumer rights through the following key functions:

•     Consumer Protection and Redress 
•     Consumer Education and Awareness
•     Consumer Research and Insights

What We Do 

1. Price Monitoring: The Consumer Affairs Department (CAD) conducts biweekly price collection on items included in the Government’s Food Basket. This data is collected and stored in the basket pricing database, which the department uses to track price changes for essential commodities across businesses island-wide. These items are daily necessities for consumers. According to government regulations, items in the food basket are subject to a maximum retail markup of 25% on the landed cost for frozen goods, and 20% for dry goods. 
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