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Question
State any three functions performed by non-governmental organisations for consumer protection.
Solution
Three functions performed by non-governmental organisations for consumer protection:
i. Educating consumers: Trainings and seminars are conducted to educate consumers regarding various consumer rights. Also, consumers are educated to perform their responsibilities while using various products.
ii. Print media: The print media publishes articles and journals to educate consumers about their rights and procedures to exercise them.
iii. Product reviewers: Product reviewers test the quality and safety standards of different products and educate consumers about them.
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