Mention some of the rights of consumers and write a few sentences on each.

Right to safety:

Consumers have the right to be protected against the marketing of goods which are hazardous to life and health. Food additives and colors’, dangerous toys, flammable fabrics, unsafe appliances are examples of such goods. Consumers are entitled to healthy and safe products.

2. Right to information:

It means the right to be informed about the quality, quantity, potency, purity, standard and the price of goods so as to protect the consumers against unfair trade practices.

3. Right to choose:

Consumers must have access to a variety of goods at competitive prices. Free competition and wide variety enable consumers to choose the best goods.

4. Right to be heard:

Consumers need to be assured that their interests will receive due consideration at appropriate forums.

5. Right to education:

Consumers have the right to be made aware of their rights and remedies available to them for redressal of their grievances.

6. Right to redressal:

Standing machinery must be provided for quick and satisfactory redressal of consumer grievances against unfair trade practices and exploitation by unscrupulous elements.

7. Right to healthy environment:

Consumers have the right to live in a pollution free environment. This is necessary to enhance the quality of human life.