Consumer Rights
What are Consumer Rights?
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Consumer rights are generally a reference to a body of law that pertains to things the producers of goods must do to protect customers from harm. These laws have come into existence through a series of legal disputes, and have been shaped by the results of those cases.
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What is the purpose of consumer rights?
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Consumer rights and consumer protection law provides a way for individuals to fight back against abusive business practices. These laws are designed to hold sellers of goods and services accountable when they seek to profit by taking advantage of a consumer's lack of information or bargaining power.
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What are your 8 rights as a consumer?
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The right to safety...
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The right to be informed...
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The Right to Choose...
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The right to be heard...
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The right to satisfaction of basic needs...
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The right to redress...
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The right to consumer education...
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The right to a healthy environment...
Consumer Rights in the World & Useful Links
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Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumer_protection
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Consumers International: http://www.consumersinternational.org/
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In Europe: http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/consumer_rights/index_en.htm
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In the U.S.A.: https://www.ftc.gov/about-ftc/bureaus-offices/bureau-consumer-protection
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In India: http://consumeraffairs.nic.in/forms/contentpage.aspx?lid=582
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In Australia: https://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/consumer-rights-guarantees
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