Clause 2

after the definition of “Commission”, insert —“ “consumer” and “consumer transaction” have the meanings given by section 2(1) of the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act 2003;“consumer goods” means any goods to which Part 3 of the Consumer Protection (Trade Descriptions and Safety Requirements) Act 1975 applies, whether or not supplied in the course of a consumer transaction;“consumer protection” means all or any of the following:

promoting fair trading practices among suppliers and consumers and enabling consumers to make informed decisions about consumer transactions in Singapore;

preventing suppliers in Singapore from engaging in unfair trading practices in relation to consumer transactions;

promoting and enforcing the supply of safe consumer goods in Singapore and the provision of relevant safety information about consumer goods;”; and

after the definition of “investigating officer”, insert —“ “legal metrology” means —

the use of uniform weights and measures;

the use of accurate weighing or measuring instruments for trade; and

the provision of relevant information relating to quantity in the supply of goods;”.