Product Safety and Consumer Protection Quiz

Product safety refers to the assurance that a product, whether a physical item or a service, is designed, manufactured, and used to minimize potential risks and hazards to consumers, users, and the environment.

Consumer protection is the practice of safeguarding buyers of goods and services, and the public, against unfair practices in the marketplace. Consumer protection measures are often established by law.

Some rights recognized in the Consumer Rights Protection Act 2009 include obtaining commodities or services at a price fixed by the authority or a reasonable price, the right to have safe and pure products, and the right to have necessary and correct information about products.

<p>The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act addresses product lead levels, toy safety, third-party testing and certification, imports, and includes penalties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cross-border challenges of product safety and consumer protection include differing regulatory standards among countries, which can make it challenging for businesses to comply with multiple sets of regulations and create confusion for consumers.</p> Signup and view all the answers