MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
Maximum Retail Prices
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO IMPORTERS
Updating of information on the Price Fixing Information System (PFIS)
Importers are requested to fill in the “EAN” Code (Bar Code) as displayed on products in retail outlets. Importers are also required to update the same information for the commodities for which the costing returns have already been approved.
Importers should update same at the earliest possible.
For any queries, please contact the Price Fixing Unit on 460-2500 or on pfu@govmu.org.
01 September 2025
COMMUNIQUE
The Ministry of Commerce and Consumer Protection wishes to inform the general public that the Government has decided to provide a subsidy to improve the purchasing power of consumers and ease the cost of living on the following five (5) essential commodities, effective as from 26 August 2025:
| Commodities | Subsidy (Rs) | Unit of Measure | Maximum pack size |
| Milk Powder | 50 | per kg | 5 kg |
| Edible Oil (Soya bean oil and vegetable oil) | 15 | per litre | 2.5 litres |
| Infant Milk powder | 55 | per 900 g | 1 kg |
| Baby Diapers | 25 | per 50 diapers | 200 diapers |
| Processed Cheese (excluding sliced cheese) | 10 | per 250 g | 500 g |
In this context:
- Importers may access the “Subsidised Maximum Retail Price” via the following link:
- Retailers and the Public may consult the Price Fixing Information System (PFIS) for
updated regulated maximum retail prices via the following link:
https://pfu.govmu.org/max-retail-prices-p
The Ministry urges all consumers to be vigilant and to report any instance of overcharging or abuse through the following contact points:
• Hotline: 185
• Email: consumerpu@govmu.org
• Ministry of Commerce and Consumer Protection: Tel no. 460 2500
• WhatsApp No: 59428888
Traders are reminded that selling the above-mentioned essential goods at a price which is higher than the approved subsidised maximum retail price will be liable to a fix penalty amounting to Rs5000.
Refund of Subsidy
Importers are requested to contact the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) for any queries with regard to the modalities for claim of subsidy on 207 6000 during working hours.
25 August 2025
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