Organisations

Question 1

How does environmental health department protect consumers

Answer 1

They provide advice on food safety.
They can issue an improvement notice or close down food premises if consumers are at a health risk

Question 2

How does food standards scotland protect consumers

Answer 2

Provide advice on food labelling.
Advice on healthy eating.
Issue food alerts so consumers know which foods are safe to eat.

Question 3

How does food standards scotland protect consumers

Answer 3

Gives advice on food safety.
Provide hygiene ratings for local restaurants.

Question 4

How does trading standards department protect consumers

Answer 4

Will test measuring equipment in shops so your not overcharges for weighed foods.
Make sure food labels are accurate e.g. allergies.
Investigate consumer complaints.

Question 5

How do consumers association protect consumers

Answer 5

Produce a monthly magazine which has advice on food labels.
Carry out testing on household equipment e.g. kettles toasters and food mixers. Suggests whether you should/nt buy them

Question 6

How do citizens advice scotland protect consumers

Answer 6

Provide free advice about online marketplaces.
Provide free advice on benefits consumers may be entitled to.

Question 7

How do advertising standards authority protect consumers

Answer 7

Monitor social media to make sure adverts are not misleading.
Make sure that adverts targeted at children don’t support unhealthy lifestyles.