Consumer Information Act 1989.

This Act lays down rules for presentation of goods for sale to the general public in Western Samoa. “Goods” means any article or product of any type or class that is intended for sale to any person for use or consumption, whereas “food” has the same meaning as in the Food and Drugs Act 1967. Name and address of the packager of goods shall be shown on the package. The Minister of Customs may prohibit importation of goods that do not show name and address of the packager. Other requirements may be prescribed by the Minister by Notice or the Head of State by regulations, both to be published in the official gazette. The method of labelling is prescribed in section 6. Section 7 prohibits deceptive or misleading labelling; section 8 prohibits deceptive or misleading packaging, whereas section 8 prohibits deceptive or misleading advertising. The Minister may initiate investigation with the Commerce Board and appoint advisory committees (sect. 11 and 12). Other powers of investigation are set out in section 13. Remaining sections of this Act concern powers of the Minister and the Commerce Officer and methods and procedures of enforcement.