Question

Explain its Functions.

Voluntary Consumer Organisations 

Answer 1

Functions:

1. Collecting Data on Different Products: These organizations collect samples of different products from time to time and test them.
2. Filing Suit on Behalf of Consumers: If a consumer is not able to protest regarding his complaints, these organizations file a case in court, on behalf of a consumer.
3. Protests against Adulteration: Consumer organizations play a significant role in eliminating the evil of adulteration, hoarding, black-marketing.
4. Helping Educational Institutions: These organizations advise the educational institutions on the way to prepare courses of study.
5. Extending Support to Government: Consumer organizations keep informing the government agencies about adulteration, artificial scarcity, inferior quality products.