Chapter 29 Consumer Protection Name FILL IN WITH WORD BANK. Put the best answer in the blank. Better Business Bureau Care labels Childproof devices consumer advocate Consumer Bill of Rights Consumer Reports Federal Federal Communications Commission Federal Trade Commission FERPA Flammability Food and Drug Administration generic National Institute of Standards and Technology recall United States Postal Inspection Service Wholesome Meat Act Example: The Food and Nutrition Service of the Department of Agriculture is an example of a Federal consumer agency. 1. A term given a product having the same qualities or contents as a well-known name brand is a(n) product. 2. The process whereby a manufacturer stops production and refunds the purchase price of an item already sold is called a(n). 3. The updated the Meat Inspection Act of 1906 and provided stricter standards. 4. give instructions for the care of clothing. 5. Operating through the Department of Commerce, the is an agency that sets measurement and performance standards. 6. are devices designed to resist tampering by young children. 7. An agency within the Department of Health and Human Services that is charged with enforcing laws and regulations preventing distribution of mislabeled foods, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices is called the. 8. is the capacity for catching on fire. 9. The agency that regulates radio and television broadcasting is the. 10. The is an agency that protects consumers from unfair competition, false or deceptive advertising, and deceptive product labeling. 11. The has the responsibility of dealing with consumer complaints regarding illegal use of the mails. 12. A private organization that operates as a clearinghouse of information about local businesses but carries no legal authority is the. 13. is the monthly magazine published by Consumers Union. 14. A(n) is one who promotes or protects the causes and interests of consumers. 15. The was proposed by President Kennedy, and it outlines consumer rights. 16. is a law protecting the privacy and use of student records. TRUE/ FALSE (Circle the correct answer)
1. Most of the major consumer protection laws in this country have been passed since 1960. T F 2. The Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act requires truthful labeling on these types of products. T F 3. The Flammable Fabrics Act of 1953 requires that sleepwear not catch fire when exposed to a match or small fire. T F 4. As a result of the Kefauver-Harris Drug Amendment of 1962, all drugs must be tested for safety before being sold to consumers. T F 5. A generic drug is likely to be more expensive because it contains the same ingredients as well-known brands. T F 6. The FDA does not have the power to test and approve all new drugs. T F 7. Care labels must remain in a garment for up to 30 washings. T F 8. Consumers Union accepts advertising in its Consumer Reports magazine. T F 9. The FTC regulates broadcast communications. T F 10. The Better Business Bureau is a government agency with the legal authority to accept and process complaints against merchants, which may lead to license removal. T F MULTIPLE CHOICE (CIRCLE THE BEST ANSWER) 1. A good method of communicating with public officials is by (a) e-mail, (b) letter, (c) telephone, (d) all of these 2. The Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act prohibits use of containers that are misleading because of (a) size, (b) thickness, (c) false bottoms, (d) all of these. 3. A flame-retardant finish used on garments must last for washings and dryings. (a) 0, (b) 25, (c) 50, (d) 100 4. The has the power to remove from the market any products that are too dangerous. (a) FTC, (b) FCC, (c) Department of Agriculture, (d) Consumer Product Safety Commission 5. The is part of the Department of Agriculture. (a) National Institute of Standards and Technology, (b) Cooperative Extension Services, (c) Federal Trade Commission, (d) Department of Health and Human Services 6. The controls transmissions through public airspace. (a) FTC, (b) FCC, (c) FDA, (d) Office of Consumer Affairs 7. devices are designed to protect a child from injuries or accidents. (a) Labeling, (b) Childproof, (c) Recall, (d) Care label 8. Which government agency requires testing and approval of all new drugs? (a) FDA, (b) FTC, (c) SEC, (d) FCC 9. Which of the following is an agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation? (a) FCC, (b) FTC, (c) FAA, (d) SEC 10. The serves as a clearinghouse of information about local businesses. (a) SEC, (b) FTC, (c) FDA, (d) Better Business Bureau Activity 29.1 Labels
Directions: For the following statements, cut and attach labels, or copy them exactly as they are, word for word, in the space provided. 1. Provide a label from a garment containing wool. Include the fabric content and the care instructions. 2. Find a label for a garment that is supposed to be dry-cleaned only. From your example, note what fabric(s) are dry-cleaned and compare your findings with a permanent press fabric. 3. Obtain a label from a child s sleepwear garment. Include the fabric contents, chemicals added, and care instructions. Also, tell how the label is attached to the clothing. 4. Find a label from a garment that is at least two years old. Tell where the label is attached. Notice if the label is still readable. 5. Read the label on a prescription bottle. Include the information contained on the label, such as warnings, precautions, or directions for use of the medicine. Also, note additional information supplied, such as a leaflet, with the prescription. Activity 29.2 Matching Acts and Agencies
Directions: Match the items in Column A with the lettered items in Column B by placing the correct letter on the blank provided. Column A 1. Act requiring that foods be safe, pure, and wholesome. 2. An act that requires product labels to contain accurate names, quantities, and weights. 3. Act that established national safety standards for automobiles and tires. 4. Law that requires that warning labels appear on all household products that are potentially dangerous to the consumer. 5. Effective since 1972, this act requires that clothing and fabrics be permanently labeled. 6. An act protecting the privacy and use of student records. 7. An act requiring drug manufacturers to file notices of new drugs with the FDA. 8. A 1953 act that set flammability standards for clothing, children s sleepwear, carpets, rugs, and mattresses. 9. The agency of the Department of Agriculture that inspects food to ensure wholesomeness and truthful labeling. 10. Through the Department of Commerce, this agency sets measurement, product, and safety standards. 11. The agency charged with enforcing laws preventing distribution of mislabeled foods, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices. 12. The agency that regulates radio and television broadcasting. 13. The agency concerned with protecting consumers from unfair methods of competition. 14. A government agency whose main purpose is to protect investors. 15. A state and local, non-governmental agency that gathers information about local businesses. 16. An act that bans the sale of toys and children s articles containing hazardous substances. 17. An act protecting the privacy and use of medical records. Column B a. Agricultural Marketing Service b. Permanent Care Labeling Rule of 1972 c. Child Protection and Toy Safety Act of 1966 d. Better Business Bureau e. Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 f. Federal Trade Commission g. Kefauver-Harris Drug Amendment of 1962 h. Food and Drug Administration i. National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 j. National Institute of Standards and Technology k. FERPA l. Fair Packaging and Labeling Act of 1966 m. Hazardous Substances Labeling Act of 1960 n. Flammable Fabrics Act of 1953 o. Securities and Exchange Commission p. Federal Communications Commission q. HIPAA Activity 29.3 Elected Officials
Directions: How many of the following public officials can you name? Find and Write in the correct answers in the spaces provided. Go to http://www.wheredoivotema.com/bal/myelectioninfo.aspx to find out the rest. US GOVERNMENT 1. President of the United States 2. Vice president of the United States 3. U.S. senators representing your state in the U.S. Senate 4. Your U.S. representative in the U.S. House of Representatives 5. Massachusetts: a. Governor b. Secretary of the state c. Treasurer d. Attorney general e. Massachusetts state Senator from your district f. Massachusetts state Representative from your district 6. Your local officials: a. Mayor b. City Council members c. District Attorney d. Sheriff