Question

Many departments and institutions function at the administrative level for the protection of the right of consumers. Write a note on this administrative mechanism.

Answer 1

• Legal Metrology Department : Ensures weights and measures standards. 
• Food Safety Department : Ensures the quality of food products. 
• Central Drugs Price Control Committee : Controls price of medicines. 
• Drugs Control Department : Ensures the quality and safety of medicines. 
• Food Safety and Standard Authority of India : Ensures the quality of food products at the various stages like production, distribution, storage, sale and import.