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Reading of labels with standard marks and Helpful tips for consumers

Label is a consumer aid providing information about the product. A label is expected to give genuine product information. The information provided on the label should be clear and precise.

READING OF LABELS WITH STANDARD MARKS

 

Label is a consumer aid providing information about the product. A label is expected to give genuine product information. The information provided on the label should be clear and precise. It should be given in simple language that can be read and understood by the consumer. The manufacturers are generally giving the product information in two languages to reach a larger section of consumers. The name of the product should be bold and clear to be immediately noticed.

 

The labels for medicines and drugs also carry warning and caution. Have you ever noticed the 'caution' sign on the label? Look for expiry date, manufacturing date and always buy standard products with labels. Buy well sealed and well packed products.

STANDARD WIDTHS OF FABRICS

 

Cottons : The usual width of cotton dress fabrics is 92 cms (36') although some are wider (handlooms).

 

Silks : The standard width of silk fabrics is 100 cms (39'). However some are saree width fabrics - 110 cms to 115 cms (43 to 45') or wider. There might be some handwoven silks as narrow as 70 cms (27')

 

Woolen fabrics : Most common widths are 140 cms to 150 cms (54' to 60'). Some worsteds might come in the width of 190 cms (72').

 

Manmade fibres : They vary from 92 cms to 190 cms (35'-72') wide. When they are blended with wool they might be 140 to 150 cms (150' to 60') wide.


CONSUMER AWARENESS

 

Helpful tips for consumers

 

               Analyse the advertisement.

 

               An advertisement which appeals to the emotions, impulse or vanity of an individual must be left alone.

 

               Advertisement can be taken lightly, just as a source of providing information regarding the existence of the product.

 

Nothing is really 'free'. A consumer has to pay in one form or other.

               It is important to 'Go By Your Needs' only.


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