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| Consumer Bill of Rights | declared by President John F. Kennedy on March 15, 1962; Included four basic consumer rights: safety information choice among goods and services at competitive prices a fair hearing by governments in the formulation of consumer policy |
| Right to Safety | is the right to be protected from goods and services dangerous to consumers’ health and/or life |
| Right to Information | gives consumers the right to: be given facts and information aiding in an informed decision be protected from false or misleading advertising and/or labeling |
| Right to Choose | provides consumers with the right to choose products with competitive pricing and quality; Ensures goods and services are offered in many different brands, sizes, shapes, colors and prices |
| Right to Representation | gives consumers the right to express their needs and interests in government legislation; provides them with a voice in obtaining the best value for their money |
| Right to Basic Needs | gives consumers the right to goods and services ensuring survival |
| Right to Redress | gives consumers the right to be compensated for misrepresentation and unsatisfactory goods or services and get what they pay for |
| Right to Consumer Education | gives consumers the right to be educated with necessary skills and knowledge |
| Right to a Healthy Environment | gives consumers the right to live in a non-threatening or non-dangerous environment, expect government protection of our forests, water sources, wildlife and other limited resources, and expect businesses to eliminate as much waste and pollution as possible |
