Question

Describe two ways in which the consumer protection act protects citizens against human right violation

Answer 1

Answer:

CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT

Explanation:

WHAT IS THE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT?  

The Consumer Protection Act, No. 68 of 2008 was signed on 24 April 2009.

It aims to:  

Promote a fair, accessible and sustainable marketplace for consumer products and services;

Establish national norms and standards to ensure consumer protection;

Make provision for improved standards of consumer information, to prohibit certain unfair marketing and business practices;

Promote responsible consumer behaviour;

Promote a consistent legislative and enforcement framework, related to consumer transactions and agreements;

Establish the National Consumer Commission; and Replace, in a new and simplified manner, existing provisions from five acts, including the Consumer Affairs (Unfair Business Practices) Act of 1988; Trade Practices Act of 1976;Sales and Service Matters Act of 1964; Price Control Act of 1964; and Merchandise Marks Act of 1941 (specifically Sections 2-13, and 16-17).

8 Basic Rights Of The Consumer

1. The Right to Satisfaction of Basic Needs. ...
2. The Right to Safety. ...
3. The Right to Information. ...
4. The Right to Choose. ...
5. The Right to Redress. ...
6. The Right to Consumer Education. ...
7. The Right to Consumer Representation. ...
8. The Right to a Healthy Environment.