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Methods of consumer protection:. Government initiated methods.

Answer Text:
Methods of consumer protection:
-They are normally of two types.
A. Government initiated methods
B. Consumer initiated methods.
A. Government initiated methods.
-Food and drug act-They ensure that producers and sellers do not include
harmful substances into products sold to the public.
-Public health act-Ensures that products sold are hygienic and of good quality.
-Rents control act-Ensures that tenants are not exploited by landlords.
-Weights and measures act-Ensures that weighing and measuring equipment are accurate and correct.
-Setting up standards –Through KEBS, to ensure that the set standards are kept and maintained by traders and producers.
-Price controls-Sets standard prices beyond which essential goods cannot be sold.
-Sale of goods act/trade descriptions act-Ensures that producers do not cheat by providing false information about the products they produce.