10 Current Legislation

Question 1

Define generally consumer rights legislation

Answer 1

When products are manufactured for sale, there are standards that manufactures must comply with

Question 2

Define the Consumer Rights Acts [2015]

Answer 2

The legislation designed to safeguard consumers from faulty products by giving them certain rights
(Includes rights on the purchase of digital content, combines legislation from other Acts and replaces the Sales of Goods Act [1974])

Question 3

Define the Sales of Goods Act [1974]

Answer 3

The primary price of legislation regulating the selling and buying of goods in the UK

Question 4

What does the Sales of Goods Act [1974] ensure?

Answer 4

Satesfactory level of quality for price
Meet product description and expectation
Fit for purpose
Right to return, refund, repair

Question 5

Define Health and Safety Executive [HSE]

Answer 5

A national independent watchdog for British health and safety law

Question 6

What does the Health and Safety Executive ensure?

Answer 6

Helps companies/ employers meet health and safety obligations by providing guidance
Employers and employees are both responsible

Question 7

What does the Control of Substance Hazardous to Health [COSHH] try to do?

Answer 7

Reduce workers’ exposure to hazardous substances
One way is by showing safety symbols

Question 8

What are some hazardous substances?

Answer 8

Paints, varnishes, cleaning agents, adhesives, VOCs (volatile organic compounds), fumes, airborne particles