Consumerism - Quick Revision Sheet
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Dates and years
| Year | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1872 | Indian Contract Act |
| 1930 | Sale of Goods Act |
| 1937 | Agricultural Products Grading and Marketing Act |
| 1940 | Drugs and Cosmetics Act |
| 1952 | Indian Standard Institution (Certification Marks) Act |
| 1954 | Prevention of Food Adulteration Act; Drugs and Magic Remedies (Advertisements) Act |
| 1955 | Essential Commodities Act |
| 1960 | Term consumerism came into existence |
| 1976 | Weights and Measures Act (now Legal Metrology Act, 2009) |
| 1981 | Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act |
| 1985 | Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act; UN guidelines on April 9 |
| 1986 | Consumer Protection Act enacted |
| 15.04.1987 | Consumer Protection Act came into force |
| 1991 | Public Liability Insurance Act |
| 1993 | Consumer Protection Act amended |
| 1999 | Trademark Act |
| 2002 | Competition Act |
| 2006 | Food Safety Standard Act |
Key terms
- Consumerism: social force protecting and aiding consumers.
- L. Massie: consumerism enhances the rights and powers of buyers in relation to sellers.
- Ralph Nader: father of the Consumer Movement.
- NCL: The National Consumers League, begun by progressive women in America.
- COPRA: Consumer Protection Act, 1986; District Forum, State Commission, National Commission.
- Caveat emptor: let the buyer beware.
- Caveat venditor: let the seller beware.
- Consumer clubs: meet on the first Thursday of each month; field visits at least 4 days a year.
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