Welcome to the Consumer Affairs Commission
Consumer Protection Laws
DOES JAMAICA HAVE A FRAMEWORK FOR CONSUMER PROTECTION?
The answer is YES.
As a consumer, you have rights and responsibilities. These pages inform you about those laws that govern consumer protection.
File A Complaint
Are you being treated unfairly by a vendor?
If you have complained to a vendor about a service or product and the matter was not satisfactorily resolved, the Complaints Department at the Consumer Affairs Commission will be able to help. Through the use of the Consumer Protection Act among other pieces of legislation, the Complaints Department team will seek to resolve your complaint.
Get The Latest Prices
The Consumer Affairs Commission’s independent Grocery and Petrol Prices comparison tool is Easy as 1-2-3…
It really is that simple. Make your selection along with your location and you will give you the best surveyed price in your area.
CAC in the News
Happy World Consumer Rights Day from UNCTAD
Friday, 15 March 2024Source: UNCTAD Article: https://mailchi.mp/244a36755fe0/happy-world-consumers-rights-day-from-unctad?e=dc7c5d4472 Read More...
Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill World Consumer Rights Day 2024 - Message
Friday, 15 March 2024Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill World Consumer Rights Day Message 2024 CLICK TO DOWNLOAD Read More...
Jamaicans urged to use social media responsibly
Tuesday, 19 December 2023Source: The JIS Article: https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latest-news/jamaicans-urged-to-use-social-media-responsibly/ Read More...
Consumers Urged to Be Careful When Purchasing Goods from Unknown Sources
Monday, 18 December 2023Source: The JIS Article: https://jis.gov.jm/consumers-urged-to-be-careful-when-purchasing-goods-from-unknown-sources/ Read More...
CAC urging customers to be vigilant while shopping online
Saturday, 16 December 2023Source: The Nationwide News Network Article: https://nationwideradiojm.com/cac-urging-customers-to-be-vigilant-while-shopping-online/#google_vignette... Read More...
Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce
Features
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An open statement to the Jamaica Bankers Association of Jamaica. Consumers demand answers from the banks.
Open Letter to Bankers
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Download a PDF copy of our book "Eating Right when Money Tight" and get recipes for nutritious but economical Jamaican meal
Eating Right when Money Tight Book
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Learn more about the Government of Jamaica Logistics Hub initiative and how consumers will be affected.
CAC and the Logistics Hub
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Children are consumers too! Click to read topical articles and the latest research findings keep you in touch with what you
Young Consumers
Consumer Advice
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Open Data
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Latest Publications |
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