Question

What is the need for consumer protection?

Answer 1

Consumer protection is needed because of following:

1. We need physical protection of the consumer, for example protection against products that are unsafe or dangerous to his health and welfare.

2. Consumer want protection against deceptive and unfair trade and market practices.

3. Consumers protection is needed against all types of pollution so that they can enjoy a healthy environment-free from water, air and food pollution.

4. Consumer protection is also needed against the abuse of monopolistic and restrictive trade practices. Protection delayed is protection denied.