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August 2021
 

25 August 2021

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw.

Ministry of Industry Investment and Commerce Front of package Labelling

Above Body

 25 Aug 2021    communications   
Considerable interest and discussion have emanated in recent months on the matter of Front of Package Labelling (FOPL) in Jamaica. The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) wishes to place publicly on record that we understand its importance and are in full support of the introduction of Front of Package Labelling in Jamaica. The Ministry recognizes the negative effects of Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) on the health of the Jamaican population, the importance of diet and lifestyle changes in combatting NCDs and the role that FOPL can play in better consumer choice in relation...


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Welcome to the official website of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce.

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce is described as Jamaica's "Business Ministry." It's mandate is to lead the development of policies that will create growth and jobs, while achieving social inclusion and consumer protection. The Ministry, working its stakeholders is primarily responsible for business policy development, monitoring and evaluation, while giving direction and oversight to a cluster of implementing departments and agencies.

We have, therefore, placed much energy and enthusiasm into the development of this website to provide timely information on the Ministry, our agencies and programmes.

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