​22 October 2025

Industry and Business Ecosystem Division (IBE) through Weights and Measures Unit (SDT) and Department of Economic Planning and Statistics (DEPS) through Department of Consumer Affairs under the Ministry of Finance and Economy conducted Joint Operation on three (3) business premises at Kampong Kapok, Brunei Muara District on Saturday, 11 October 2025.

During the operation, SDT officers found twelve (12) units of weights and measures unit used for trading purposes were in compliance with the Weights and Measures Act 1983 Chapter 151 and Weights and Measures (Verification) Regulations 1994. Business owners are advised to display the net weight of packaged goods clearly which enables customers to choose and manage their expenses wisely.

Meanwhile the DEPS found that all inspected premises followed the Price Control Act, Chapter 142 and its regulations, with price-controlled items such as cooking oil and formulated powdered milk being sold within the set maximum prices. The prices of items displayed at the business premises were also found to be clearly and accurately displayed.

Business owners are advised to ensure every weighing and measuring machines used during trading activities must be registered with SDT and in accordance with the Weights and Measures Act 1983 Chapter 151 and Weights and Measures (Verification) Regulations 1994. Failure to comply with or contravene with any provision of the Act is an offense and is liable on conviction to a fine of BND1000.00 or imprisonment for a period of three (3) months or both.

Businesses are also reminded to uphold ethical practices by ensuring that price-controlled items are not sold above their set maximum prices and that all prices are clearly and accurately displayed so as not to mislead consumers. The latest maximum prices for price-controlled items can be accessed through the DEPS website at www.deps.mofe.gov.bn.

For any enquiries, public may contact the relevant agencies as follows: i. Weights and Measures Unit via email: sdt@mofe.gov.bn or contact at 238 3142; and ii. Department of Consumer Affairs via Talian Darussalam 123 or email consumercomplaint@jpes.gov.bn 

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Prepared by: 

Weights and Measures Unit (SDT) 

Industry and Business Ecosystem Division (IBE) 

Ministry of Finance and Economy 

Email: sdt@mofe.gov.bn 

Reference : (071)KKW/SDT/ENF/04 

Date : 30 Rabiulakhir 1447 / 22nd October 202​5