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consumer protectionLegal framework promoting customer safety and education and providing protection from hazardous or substandard products and from fraud. In the U.S., the Federal Trade Commission (established 1914) and the Food and Drug Administration (established 1927) help ensure consumer protection. Regulations address manufacture and design, advertising, labeling, and sales methods. In 1985 the UN produced its Guidelines for Consumer Protection (updated 1995); they cover consumer safety and product standards and education, providing a framework and a benchmark for governments (particularly of less developed countries) to establish a legal basis for consumer protection. See also consumerism, Ralph Nader. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Too often, uncrupulous contractors lack insurance to cover job-site accidents or they fail to respect a consumer's rights when entering into a construct. It markets in multiple categories such as the environment, public and private utilities, travel, education, health, automotive, and consumer's rights. In Sistla's view, "The industry has to figure out a way to deal with changes in technology and to make sure the consumer's rights to minimum copying for personal use are met, while at the same time protecting copyright holders' interests. |
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