Selection And Purhase Of Household Goods Flashcards
What’s the trades description act 1968/1972
Sell describes goods - consumer must not be misled about goods, price, quantity, manufacture and way it’s been tested. Consumer is protected because description of goods must be accurate
What is the supply of goods act 1979/1994
Goods must be at satisfactory quality, goods must be fit for purpose, goods must be as described
What’s the food and drugs act 1955
Ensures food and drugs ate named and labelled correctly and that the good are drugs are produced in quality and hygienic conditions. This protects consumer from being sold food which is not unfit, stored or prepared in a dirty environment or is not as described
What is the weights and measures act 1963
This act ensures that the weight if a product bought is accurate. It protects consumers from goods being sold in incorrect weights and sizes
What’s the consumer safety act 1978
This act updated the 1961 consumer protection act and strengthened legislation for goods other than food or drugs. It protects consumers from goods which are dangerous