Consumer Welfare and Protection Flashcards
The _________ also plays an important role in consumer
protection.
government
A _______ has rights mandated by law.
consumer
These
are privileges that an individual is guaranteed of health
products and services.
Consumer Protection
Consumer Act of the Philippines is also known as
Republic Act No. 7394
is a law that
protects the interest of the consumer, promotes the general
welfare, and establishes standards of conduct for business
and industry.
Consumer Act of the Philippines
Serves as DOH key regulatory agency and implementer of
the country’s food control system.
Bureau of Food and
Drugs (BFAD)
Provides national policy direction and develops
national plans, technical standards and guidelines in
health
Department of Health (DOH)
C. Department of Trade and
Industry (DTI)
Department of Trade and
Industry (DTI)
Ensures safe and good quality processed food, drug, and
cosmetics.
Bureau of Food and
Drugs (BFAD)
Regulates production, sale and traffic of food, drug, and
cosmetics
Bureau of Food and
Drugs (BFAD)
Regulates all health services and products
DOH
Inspects establishments that dispense food
DOH
Adopts measures to ensure the quality of meat, milk
products, cosmetics, and other consumer goods.
DOH
Ensures the quality and safety of products
DTI
Checks the warranty and price tags of products
DTI