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Consumer Protection
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Receipts | Proof of Purchase. Should be kept in case you want to return a product |
| The Good Consumer | *Keeps receipts * Shops around for the best value * Knows their rights and how to complain |
| Be of Merchantable Quality | Be up to the standard expected taking into account the price paid |
| Fit for Purpose | Be able to do what they are supposed to do |
| Be as Described | Fit the description in advertisements,catalogue etc |
| Correspond to Sample | The product must be the same as the sample |
| National Consumer Agency | Prosectues retailers that break the law and gives consumers information about their rights |
| Small Claims Court | Consumers can go here to get a max. of €2,000 if the retailer will not give them their rights. It costs €25 and you must try to solve the problem yourself first. |
| The Ombudsman | Deals with complaints against State Agencies |
| Trade Associations | Have no legal power but put pressure on retailers to look after unhappy consumers |
| Consumer Association of Ireland | Gives advice to consumers and publishes a magazine-Consumer Choice. |
| Credit Notes | Allow a consumer to get something in a shop for the value stated. A consumer may decide to accept one when returning a faulty good |
| Redress Available | *Refund *Replacement *Repair |
| RRP | Recommended Retail Price |
| Bar Codes | Scanned to show the price and update the stock levels |
| Food Labels | Must show ingredients in descending order. Must give nutritional info. and info. about food alergies. |