 The Consumer Affairs Department, or CAD, is responding to concerns over the retail prices of control goods. The department recommends that retailers and wholesalers should use the correct outlets when purchasing to resell to consumers. For example, if you own a small retail shop, you need to ensure that you purchase from a wholesaler or distributor. Shop owners need to be mindful that there are businesses who sell in bulk, but they do not engage in wholesaling. Buying in bulk and not at a wholesale price may affect the retail price of a product. The Consumer Affairs Department is the government agency responsible for proving and monitoring the prices of control goods. Ms. Williams-Davie emphasizes that these prices are not to be altered. The department reminds businesses that, in accordance with the distribution and price of goods at CAP 1309, that it is an offence to sell any price control goods above the price approved by the department. If anyone, whether it be a consumer or supplier of goods, is uncertain about the selling price of a controlled goods, that person is encouraged to seek assistance from the department by calling 468-4224-331. Prices of price control goods are reminded that all prices must be properly displayed and goods are not sold above the approved prices. The CAD also informs consumers that it is possible for the prices of price control goods and non-price control goods to fluctuate. These prices are influenced by the price purchase from the overseas supplier, the freight, insurance, duty-speed and the various markups added to the landed course. Nonetheless, the department reassures the general public that they are committed to protecting the rights of consumers and safeguarding their interests. Marvin St. Louis reporting from the Ministry of Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs.