Business Ethics and Corporate Governance, Second Edition

SPATE OF CONSUMER-ORIENTED LEGISLATIONS

Some of the important legislations enacted to protect the Indian consumers include the MRTP Act 1970, Industries (Development and Regulation) Act (IDRA) 1951, Essential Commodities Act 1955, Prevention of Food Adulteration Act 1954, Prevention of Blackmarketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act 1980, Trade Marks and Merchandise Marks Act 1958, Sale of Goods Act 1930, Indian Patents and Designs Act, Agricultural Products (Grading and Marketing) Act 1937, Indian Standard Institute’s Certification Act, Standard Weights and Measures Act 1956, Import and Exports Control Act, Packaged Commodities Order, Price and Stock Display Order, Consumer Protection Act 1986, The Food and Drugs Act, ...