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Plastic Ban Consumer Tips

30Dec2019

With the January 1st 2020 plastic ban just days away, local consumers should take note of the following tips: Come January 1, 2020 businesses will not be able to import any of the forbidden items into the country. Businesses will charge customers between $0.25 to $1.00 for plastic bags. This

20Dec2019

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The Consumer Protection Commission invites you to attend a consumer symposium, 'Consumers, Do You Know Your Rights?' Tuesday, 28th January 2020, Franklyn Wilson Auditorium, University of The Bahamas.

14Nov2019

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BPL Press Statement

14Nov2019

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PRESS RELEASE CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMISSION Nassau, The Bahamas, 23 October 2019: The Consumer Protection Act, 2006 makes provisions for the greater protection of consumers. The legislation seeks to provide remedy to consu

07Oct2019

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Plastic Bag Levy Warning for Bahamian Consumers

Consumers have been warned that Bahamian businesses will be required to charge them a minimum 25 cents per bag for using single-use plastic bags from January 1, 2020. The levy is mandatory under Section 8 of the Environmental Protection (Control of Plastic Pollution) Bill 2019. The Bill was

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Archive for 2019

Plastic Ban Consumer Tips

2020 Consumer Symposium

BPL Press Statement – 6th November, 2019

CPC Press Release – 23rd October, 2019

Plastic Bag Levy Warning for Bahamian Consumers

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