Consumer Protection

Legistration
What is consumer protection legislation?
> A number of them deal with consumer safety,
such as the food and drug acts, and are designed
to protect people from actual and potential
physical harm caused by adulteration or
mislabeling.
> Other laws prohibit, the sale of various
hazardous products , such as flammable fabrics
and toys that may injure children.

> Congress has also passed several laws-

concerning information disclosure. Some require
that information about specific product, such as
textiles, furs, cigarettes, and automobiles, be
provided on labels.
> Other laws focus on particular marketing
activities: product development and testing,
packaging, labeling, advertising and
consumer financing.