Agencies for Consumer's Rights (Definition)

Question 1

Implements laws regarding business and industry; protects consumers against dishonest business practises

Answer 1

Department of Trade and Industry

Question 2

ensures that food, drugs, etc. sold in the market are safe

Answer 2

Food and Drug Administration

Question 3

monitors the manufacture of fertilisers and pesticides

Answer 3

Fertiliser and Pesticide Authority

Question 4

monitors the price charged by companies that distribute electric power

Answer 4

Energy Regulatory Commission

Question 5

protects the buyers of houses and land; deals with issues regarding the buying & selling of houses

Answer 5

Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board

Question 6

ensures that professionals have proper qualifications

Answer 6

Professional Regulatory Board

Question 7

supervises the payment of insurance claims

Answer 7

Insurance Commission

Question 8

ensures the proper implementation of programmes designed to promote consumer welfare

Answer 8

National Consumer Affairs Council