Write a brief note the Bureau of Indian Standards.
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification marks scheme was also introduced by the government of India.
ISI and Agmark seals were made compulsory for many products.
These logos or seals and certification help consumers get assured of quality while purchasing the goods and services. The Bureau of Indian Standards monitors and issue these certificates to producers to use their logos provided they follow certain quality standards.
It is mandatory on the part of the producers of LPG cylinders, food colours and additives, cement, packaged drinking water, to get certified by organisation.
“Agmark” seal is mandatory for certain food articles such as edible oils, spices and honey.
Why are rules and regulations required in the marketplace? Illustrate with a few examples.
Describe some of your duties as consumers if you visit a shopping complex in your locality.
Suppose you buy a bottle of honey and a biscuit packet. Which logo or mark you will have to look for and why?
Say True or False.
(i) COPRA applies only to goods.
(ii) India is one of the many countries in the world which has exclusive courts for consumer redressal.
(iii) When a consumer feels that he has been exploited, he must file a case in the District Consumer Court.
(iv) It is worthwhile to move to consumer courts only if the damages incurred are of high value.
(v) Hallmark is the certification maintained for standardisation of jewellry.
(vi) The consumer redressal process is very simple and quick.
(vii) A consumer has the right to get compensation depending on the degree of the damage.
Suppose you buy a bottle of honey and a biscuit packet. Which logo or mark you will have to look for and why?
What are the difficulties a consumer faces when he wants to seek redressal against unfair trade practices and exploitatio
Why are rules and regulations required in the marketplace? Illustrate with a few examples .