Question

State any three functions performed by non-governmental organisations for consumer protection.

Answer 1

Three functions performed by non-governmental organisations for consumer protection:

i. Educating consumers: Trainings and seminars are conducted to educate consumers regarding various consumer rights. Also, consumers are educated to perform their responsibilities while using various products.

ii. Print media: The print media publishes articles and journals to educate consumers about their rights and procedures to exercise them.

iii. Product reviewers: Product reviewers test the quality and safety standards of different products and educate consumers about them.