11 September 2025
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 at Pasar Tani Selayun by 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.
The joint inspection aims to monitor compliance and increase awareness among
market stall operators of the Price Control (Display of Prices) Order and the Weights
and Measures Act, Chapter 151 as part of efforts to safeguard public welfare and
promote a fair and transparent business environment.
Following the joint inspection, DEPS found that more than fifty stall operators were in
compliance with the Price Control (Display of Prices) Order. However, a number of
operators were still found to be either not displaying prices or displaying prices only
on certain items. Stall operators are urged to display clear and accurate prices on all
items sold, and if found committing repeated offences, may be liable to a compound
of up to BND1,000 under section 10A of the Price Control Act, Chapter 142.
In addition, stall operators have been provided with posters on price display to raise
awareness on the Price Control (Display of Prices) Order. Displaying clear and accurate
prices on items is important to enable consumers to make informed purchase
decisions.
Meanwhile, the SDT found seventy three units of measuring and weighing instruments
during the operation. Two of the instruments failed to comply with the Weights and
Measures Act, Chapter 151, particularly for using an expired permitted registration
period. The SDT issued one Reminder Notice and the instrument owner is required to
report to the Weights and Measures Unit Office within seven working days from the
date of the notice. Infringements under the Weights and Measures Act, Chapter 151
may result in a fine of BND1,000, imprisonment for up to three (3) months, or both.
Additionally, the weights and measures machines involved may be confiscated.
Any inquiries regarding price display and weights and measures can be directed
through the following official channels:
- Prie Control (Display of Prices) Order: Department of Consumer Affairs, DEPS
through Talian Darussalam 123 or email consumercomplaint@jpes.gov.bn
- Weights and Measures Act, Chapter 151: SDT Unit, Industry and Business
Ecosystem Division through email sdt@mofe.gov.bn
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Prepared by:
Department of Economic Planning and Statistics
Ministry of Finance and Economy
Email: dca@jpes.gov.bn
Reference : (87) JPES/CAD/AKTA/Pt.12
Date : 18 Rabiulawal 1447 / 11 September 2025
