RESPONSIBILITIES OF A CONSUMER

CONTENT

1. Meaning of Consumer Responsibility
2. Responsibilities of a Consumer

Meaning of Consumer Responsibility

Consumer responsibility refers to the role a consumer plays in the way that goods or services are provided and made available to the public. Therefore it is the duty of the consumer to be aware of any changes that may have been made and which may affect the performance of the product and so on.

The Responsibilities/Obligations of Consumers     

The following are the responsibilities or obligations of the consumers:

(i) Product Awareness: It is the responsibility of the consumer to be alert and ask question about the use of products; the price, quality of goods and services he/she is buying.

(ii) Social Concern: A consumer should be aware of the effects his or her consumption have on the other citizens especially disadvantaged groups, whether in the local, national or international community.

(iii) Environmental Awareness: A consumer must understand the environmental consequences of his or her consumption.