Question

Kenya association of manufactures (KMA) brings Kenyan manufacturers together to solve problems faced by the manufacturers as well as consumers. Discuss five measures taken by the manufacturers to protect consumers

Answer 1

1. Setting standards for products produced by their members to ensure good quality for gods enjoyed by consumers
2. investigating complaints made by consumers against their members and taking action where possible
3. Establishing a code of ethics to guide their members in their business activities
4. selling pre-parcked and pre-weighed goods to intermediaries to ensure consumers are protected from under-weight goods.
5. indicating the recommended retail price on products produced to ensure consumers are not overcharged for the commodity