Consumer Act of the Philippines Quiz

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Which government agency is responsible for consumer protection in the Philippines?

  • Department of Health
  • Department of Agriculture
  • Department of Trade and Industry (correct)
  • Department of Education

What is the main law that governs consumer rights and protection in the Philippines?

  • Republic Act No. 7395
  • Republic Act No. 7394 (correct)
  • Republic Act No. 7396
  • Republic Act No. 7397

What are the basic rights of consumers under the Consumer Act?

  • Right to education
  • Right to protection against hazards to health and safety (correct)
  • Right to employment
  • Right to privacy

Why are product standards and labeling requirements important?

<p>To protect consumers from purchasing unsafe goods (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to products that do not comply with the established standards?

<p>They are prohibited from being sold in the market (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which government agency is responsible for consumer protection in the Philippines?

<p>Department of Trade and Industry (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main law that governs consumer rights and protection in the Philippines?

<p>Republic Act No. 7394 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the basic rights of consumers under the Consumer Act?

<p>Right to protection against hazards (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of product standards and labeling requirements?

<p>To ensure the safety and quality of consumer products (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to products that do not comply with the established standards?

<p>They are banned from being sold in the market (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Philippine Consumer Protection Agency

The government agency responsible for protecting Filipino consumers from unfair and harmful business practices.

Republic Act No. 7394

The main law governing consumer rights and protection in the Philippines.

Consumer Rights (basic)

The fundamental rights of consumers in the Philippines, including protection against hazards to health and safety.

Product Standards

Requirements that products must meet to ensure consumer safety and quality.

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Product Labeling

The way products are labeled to help consumers understand their features and uses. It is also part of the standards.

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Non-Compliant Products

Products that do not meet established standards and are prohibited from being sold in the market.

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Consumer Protection Law

The laws and regulations designed to protect consumers from exploitation in the Philippines.

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Consumer Safety

Protecting consumers from harm related to the use of products or services.

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Product Quality

The degree to which a product meets the established standards of safety and quality.

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DTI (Department of Trade and Industry)

Philippine government agency responsible for consumer affairs.

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Study Notes

Consumer Protection in the Philippines

  • The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is the government agency responsible for consumer protection in the Philippines.

Consumer Act of the Philippines

  • Republic Act No. 7394, also known as the Consumer Act of the Philippines, is the main law that governs consumer rights and protection in the Philippines.

Basic Rights of Consumers

  • The Consumer Act guarantees consumers the right to basic needs, right to safety, right to be informed, right to choose, right to representation, and right to redress.

Product Standards and Labeling Requirements

  • Product standards and labeling requirements are important to ensure consumer safety and to provide accurate information about products.
  • Product standards and labeling requirements help to protect consumers from hazardous or inferior products.

Consequences of Non-Compliance

  • Products that do not comply with established standards may be seized, confiscated, or banned from the market.

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