What You Need to Know
The Competition Commission in Mauritius is set to introduce the Trade Association and Cooperatives Amnesty Programme Regulations 2026. This initiative allows trade associations and cooperatives to voluntarily disclose anti-competitive practices in exchange for immunity from penalties. The programme aims to enhance compliance with competition law and foster competitive markets.
Africa-Press – Mauritius. The Competition Commission (Trade Association and Cooperatives Amnesty Programme) Regulations 2026 will be promulgated to allow trade associations and cooperatives to voluntarily disclose anti-competitive practices in return for immunity from penalties.
The Trade Associations and Cooperatives Amnesty Programme is expected to improve the detection of anti-competitive practices, reduce enforcement costs, and increase compliance with competition law across sectors. It will also contribute to more competitive markets, better pricing outcomes for consumers, and stronger governance within trade associations and cooperatives.
Under the programme, eligible entities will be granted full immunity from financial
penalties where they voluntarily disclose their involvement in specified anti-competitive conduct. Access to the programme will be subject to strict procedural and substantive conditions through undertakings.
The programme will be implemented as a one-off and time-bound measure, initially for a period of six months and will be open to trade associations, professional bodies and cooperatives operating in Mauritius.
Mauritius has been working to strengthen its competition laws to ensure fair market practices. The introduction of the Trade Association and Cooperatives Amnesty Programme Regulations 2026 marks a significant step in addressing anti-competitive behavior. By encouraging voluntary disclosure, the government aims to create a more transparent and competitive business environment, ultimately benefiting consumers and the economy as a whole. This initiative reflects a growing recognition of the need for robust regulatory frameworks to promote fair competition.
