Legal Factors

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LEGAL FACTORS

 The consumers has the right to go against unfair trade practice of the
seller. For instance, if the quantity and quality of the product do not
conform to those promised by the seller, the buyer has the right to claim
compensation.
 You must ensure the rights of consumers as well as fair trade, competition
and accurate information in the marketplace.

 A consumer has the right to safety against such goods and services as are


hazardous to his health, life and property.

 The Price Marking Order 2004 requires traders to display the selling price
of goods to you.

 In large stores (having a shop floor area greater than 280 square metres)
the unit price must be displayed for prepacked goods marked with a
quantity or made up in a prescribed quantity. The unit price is usually
shown as the price per kilogram.

 It is an employer's duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of their


employees and other people who might be affected by their business. 

 Employers have duties under health and safety law to assess risks in the
workplace. Risk assessments should be carried out that address all risks that
might cause harm in your workplace.
 Employers must give you information about the risks in your workplace
and how you are protected, also instruct and train you on how to deal with
the risks.

 Under Fair Packaging and Labeling Act of 1967, it requires “consumer


commodities" be labeled to disclose net contents, identity of commodity,
and name and place of business of the product's manufacturer, packer, or
distributor.

 To avoid comparisons, descriptions of ingredients, slack fill of packages,


use of "cents-off" or lower price labeling, or characterization of package
sizes should be indicated.

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