Question

Which of the following functions is most closely connected with the CPSC?

a. ensuring product safety and setting safety standards b. seeking to curb and prevent disease c. working to reduce fraudulent business practices d. keeping records of corporate histories and market performance

Answer 1

the answer  is A- ensuring product safety and setting safety standards

Answer 2

Answer: a. ensuring product safety and setting safety standards

Explanation:

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) refers to an independent federal regulatory agency which protects the public from products that may cause a potential danger to safety. It was established in 1972 through the Consumer Product Safety Act. It centers on products which cause danger and injury to children and also consumer products which cause an unreasonable risk of fire, chemical exposure, electrical malfunction, or mechanical failure. Its tasks include: working with industries to develop voluntary product standards, issuing of mandatory standards when needed, respond to consumer complaints regarding products and so on.