Under the irr implementing rules and regulations of r. Provided, that the said services shall continue to pay the applicable tax prescribed under. Download this file 7394 the consumer act of the philippines. Provided, that the penalty to be imposed shall be one 1 degree higher than that provided for by the revised penal code, as amended, and special laws, as the case may be. Among other things, the law says that the state shall implement measures to achieve that will protect consumers against deceptive, unfair, and. Grossly inimical to the interests of the consumer or grossly one side in favor of the producer, manufacturer, distributor, supplier or seller. An act amending certain provisions of republic act no. Whereas, article 81 of republic act 7394, otherwise known as the consumer act of the philippines, provides that. Today our group masterpiece will tackle the republic act 7394 which is the consumer act of the philippinesyou might ask what is the purpose of this lawthe purpose of this law is to prevent business that engage in fraud or specified unfair practices from gaining an advantage over competitors and provide additional.
The concerned department may commence an investigation upon petition or upon lettercomplaint from any consumer. Openendcredit plan means a consumer credit extended on. The department of trade and industry dti said it intends to refile a bill amending republic act ra 7394, or the consumer act, which may include provisions on stiffer penalties for violations. Regulations irr of ra 9296 known as the meat inspection code of the philippines. Whereas, article 81 of republic act 7394, otherwise known as. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the philippines in congress assembled. It is the policy of the state to protect the interests of the consumer, promote his general welfare and to establish standards of conduct for business and.
This page contains trade and industryrelated laws and policies and relevant presidential directives and issuances. Rules and regulations for consumer protection in a. It is the policy of the state to protect the interests of the consumer, promote his general welfare and to establish standards of conduct for business and industry. Republic act 7394 ra 7394 is the consumer act of the philippines which was promulgated on july 15, 1992.
Strategic map of the dticonsumer protection group cpg ii. I came across this article while doing research for my report on business ethics about the ethical issues in advertising, sales promotion and public relation. A republic act is a piece of legislation used to create policy in order to carry out the principles of the constitution. Ra 7394 is the consumer act of the philippines which took effect on 15 july 1992. Ano ang republic act 7394 752288 republic act 7394 is more commonly known as the consumer act of the philippines. Protects the interest of the consumer, promote his general welfare and to establish standards of conduct for business and industry. Guidelines for merchandise returnrefund as per republic act r. It shall be unlawful to offer any consumer product for retail sale to the public without an appropriate price tag. The effectivity of the imposition of the valueadded tax on services as prescribed in section 17a and b of republic act no.
T his act shall be known as the mea t inspection code of the philippines. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the state to protect its citizens from a lack of awareness of the true cost of credit to the user by assuring a. Download this file 7394 the consumer act of the philippinespdf republic act no. This act shall be known as the tobacco regulation act of 2003. This act shall be cited as the tax reform act of 1997. An act to further strengthen consumer protection, amending for this purpose certain provislons of republic act no. Republic of the philippines congress of the philippines metro manila fifth regular session begun and held in metro manila, on monday, the twenty second day of july, nineteen hundred and ninetyone republic act no. It is the policy of the state to protect the interest of the consumer, promote his general welfare and to establish standards of conduct for business and industry. Consumerwelfareandprotection consumer protection complaint. Short title this act shall be known as the consumer act of the philippines.
The provision states, a deceptive act or practice by a seller or supplier in connection with a consumer transaction violates this act whether it occurs before, during or after the transaction. Rules and regulations for consumer protection in a transaction covered by the consumer act of the philippines r. Republic act 7394 otherwise known as the consumer act of the philippines. Bataan, which were averred to have violated other laws such as ra 7394 consumer act of the philippines, ra 3721 food, drug and cosmetic act, ra 9711 food and drug administration act of 2009 and ra 9710 magna carta of women, we are of the view that there is a need to seek first the position of the government agencies tasked to. R a 3720 pdf 3720, as amended by executive order, n03, 8515 19 and 175. If you are not satisfied with the response, write a formal letter of complaint to the consumer protection agency concerned. Dti eyes stiffer penalties vs consumer act violators. The circumstances regarding the complaint including. And i found republic act 7394, or the consumer act of the philippines. The price act ra 7581 also considers this as an act of profiteering. Ra 7394 is the consumer act of the philippines which took effect on july 15, 1992 it is the policy of the state to protect the interest of the consumer, promote his general welfare and to establish standards of conduct for business and industry. Republic acts official gazette of the republic of the. This law is aimed at protecting the interests of filipino consumers and to establish standards for business and industry.
Only defective products bought from this store can be returned or exchanged. Deceptive sales practice violates consumer law the. It is crafted and passed by the congress of the philippines and approved by the president of philippines. Included within this law are the following but not limited to. Custom search republic of the philippines congress of the philippines metro manila eighth congress republic act no. This act shall cover brand new motor vehicles purchased in the philippines reported by a consumer to be in nonconformity with the vehicles manufacturer or distributors standards or specifications within twelve 12 months from the date of. Congress of the philippines metro manila fifth regular session begun and held in metro manila, on monday, the twenty second day of july, nineteen hundred and ninetyone republic act no. Ra 7581 pdf begun and held in metro manila, on monday, the. Please dont forget to like and write your comments below. Impact of consumer protection laws and regulations 1 economic consumer act of the philippines ra 7394 price act ra 7581 lemon law ra 10642 no shortchanging act of 2016 ra 10909 toy and game safety labelling act of 20 ra10620 2 social. An intro to the consumer act of the philippines jun 19, 2015. Super consumer and consumer rights in the philippines. It was in this light that the consumer act of the philippines republic act. This act shall be known as the truth in lending act.
This is in violation of article 50 of republic act ra 7394, or the consumer act of the philippines. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the philippines in congress assembled title i. It can only be repealed by a similar act of congress. Rules and regulations to implement executive order no.
It shall be unlawful to offer any consumer product for retail sale to the public without an. This act shall be known as the consumer act of the philippines. This law was approved by the senate on april 1992 for the purpose of protecting the general welfare of the consumers. Quality control shall mean a systematic approach to determine, achieve, and maintain desired standards for seed quality. Dti introduces super consumer supercon to remind consumers of their consumer rights and responsibilities. The state shall protect consumers from trade malpractices and from substandard or hazardous products. Seed certification shall mean a system of seed production geared towards maintaining the genetic identity, varietal purity and standards of quality seeds of superior crop varieties, as provided for under rule iv. The consumer act of the philippines reactioncomments. The consumer act of the philippines ra 7394 by dorothy. In pursuance of such mandate, congress has enacted ra 7394 or the. Consumer act of the philippines ra 7394 provides protection to consumers against hazards to health and safety and deceptive, unfair and unconscionable sales acts and practices implementing agencies o department of trade and industry dti o department of agriculture da. December, 1986 an act to provide for better protection of the interests of consumers and for that purpose to make provision for the establishment of consumer councils and other authorities for the settlement of consumers disputes and for matters connected therewith. Whereas, such bps mandates are reiterated in ra 7394 or the consumer act of the philippines wherein it states that, it shall be the duty of the state to develop and provide safety and quality standards for consumer products, including performance or useoriented. The consumer act of the philippines by nelsie marketing look as pdf here and look also.
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