The Praslin office has been in operation since 2016, and its main function is to safeguard the interest of consumers on Praslin and La Digue, from unfair trade practices through the enforcement of the Fair Trading Act, 2022. The office has a manpower capacity of 2.
The overall duties of the office are to:
- Investigate consumer complaints, relating to goods and services,
- Conduct routine inspections and compliance visits at various business premises,
- Carry out investigations in collaboration with the Competition Department on Mahe to ensure compliance with the Fair-Trading Act, 2022,
- And work closely with the Education and Advocacy Unit on Mahe to formulate educational activities and contents for dissemination to the general public.
