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The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour (MCIL) came into existence in May 2003, through passage into law of the Ministerial and Departmental Arrangement Act 2003. The identity of MCIL is now well established, and has evolved into a better and more efficient public service provider as a result.

The launch of its website in early 2008 announced its move to encompass the digital age and coincides with strategies in its new Corporate Plan.

The Ministry is responsible for, and focal point to, a wide number of sectors. As a result, its CEO is a key advisor in government's integrated approach to effectively manage/implement development projects. He is expected to attend and provide MCIL stance and advice to 36 Statutory board meetings in 2008. A few of these include: Development Bank Board, NUS Council, EPC Board, Revenue Board, ACC Board, Samoa Tourism Board, Apprenticeship Council, Prices Board.

MCIL is secretariat and focal point for:

• Secretariat to the Apprenticeship Council
• Secretariat for the Prices Board
• Secretariat to the TCI Development Board
• Secretariat to the PSSF Group
• Secretariat to the "Loto Nu'u Sub-Committee"
• Focal Point for International Labour Organisation (ILO)
• Focal Point for World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)

• Apprenticeship, Employement & Labour Market Division (AELM)  more
• Corporate & Strategic Services Division (CSSD)  more
• Fair Trading & Codex Development Division (FTCD)  more
• Industry Development & Investment Promotion Division (IDIPD)  more
• Industrial Relations, Occupational Safety & Health and Work Permits Division (IROSH&WP)  more
• Registration of Companies & Intellectual Property Division (RCIP)  more

The Ministry's primary role is to provide the highest level of professional service delivery to government and private sector; and stay in full compliance within its legal mandate.

OUR VISION

The Vision of MCIL is to be one of the best Government Ministries, affirmed through:

• Full legislative and policy compliance
• Quality service delivery
• Excellent governance
• Innovative and a catalyst for change - for the better

To achieve our Vision, MCIL endeavours to:

• Continuously review and update legislation under our jurisdiction
• Ensure our staff are given appropriate training to carry out their duties effectively
• Ensure service delivery is carried out with the highest level of professionalism
• Promote management systems to ensure full transparency and accountability
• Ensure full compliance with our legal mandate
• Cultivate a culture of open consultation and innovation in introducing new ideas to improve the Ministry's efficiency

• Commitment to the task entrusted
• Integrity and Honesty in everything we do
• Impartiality in treating everyone equally
• Respect for authority, peers, and those whom we serve

INTERNATIONAL
New Zealand Department of Labour (DOL)
Australian Industrial Relations
World Health Organization (WHO)
Food Agriculture Organisation (FAO)
Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC)
Consumer International
World Trade Organisation (WTO)
Asia-Pacific Legal Metrology Forum
Member country of CCNASWP

NATIONAL
Office of the Attorney General
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
Ministry of Health
Public Health Services
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
Ministry of Revenue
Ministry of Finance

The mandate of the MCIL is contained in 26 legislations administered directly in the Ministry.
Please view the complete list of Legislations.

• Apprenticeship Council of Samoa
• Duty Concession Scheme (Working Committee)
• Food Safety Standards Sub-Committee
• Loto Nu'u Sub-Committee
• Prices Board
• Private Sector Support Facility (PSSF) (Steering Committee)
• Samoa National Codex Committee (SNCC)
• TCI Development Board