Points for Consumer Attention

There are some of the criteria where a consumer needs to keep attention. These are following-
A - Purchase under public distribution system -
Public Distribution System Outlets (ration shops) are distributing commodities against family cards at subsidized rates. Consumer should ensure that -

• Commodities are provided in correct weight without denial
• Display board is placed in front of every shop indicating available commodities and their quantity with selling price of each product
• Samples of commodities are placed for notice of card holders
• In the absence of any of above complaint can be made to Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
• Can make an online complaint at www.consumer.tn.gov.in

B - Purchase of Cosmetics -

While buying cosmetics consumer should -

• Not be carried away through Colorful misleading advertisements
• Check manufacturing date and date of expiry
• keep in mind that Colours are almost Chemicals
• keep in mind that following statements are mostly false “100% Natural”, “Chemicals not used”, “Oil free”
• Consult other users
• If you have any grievance/complaint, you may file it with the Local Drug Inspector or with the Controller of Drugs, 259/261 Anna Salai, Chennai 600 006, phone 044 24321830 or in the web at www.tnhealth.org