Introduction Given that childhood dietary behaviours track into adulthood and food preferences are often formed during school years, cultivating healthy food choices in school age children is essential. The Consumer Education and Research Centre (CERC), under the Marico Eat Right Campaign, conducted an observational tiffin survey to understand the food preferences of school, college and… Continue reading Tiffin box Survey
Did you ever have to wait for days to get a gadget or appliance (e.g. laptop, mobile or washing machine etc.) repaired from an authorised workshop? To bring relief to consumers in such situations, now the Dept. of Consumer Affairs, Govt. of India, has set up the ‘Right to Repair’ Portal. This Portal will serve… Continue reading Right to Repair Portal – Benefits and how to use it
Convenience of online payments and availability of a wide range of goods have made online shopping more and more popular. People are regularly buying fruits and vegetables, groceries, consumables, clothes, electronics etc. online. Even people with minimum literacy are able to easily use online payment modes like UPI and e-wallets through mobile numbers and QR… Continue reading Exercise Caution while Shopping Online
Busy lifestyles and convenience are pushing more and more people to choose packaged foods instead of buying fresh ingredients and cooking your own meals. This makes it vitally important to understand and correctly interpret the labels on food packs to make appropriate food choices. Otherwise, you can easily be lured into buying processed and packaged… Continue reading Do not be fooled by misleading words and claims on labels
Excess fat intake is a clear risk factor for obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes and heart diseases. However, some fat consumption is necessary for a healthy body. Apart from providing warmth and energy, fats are essential for making hormones, absorbing fat-soluble vitamins like A, D and E, and to provide essential fatty acids… Continue reading Watch your Fat Consumption
December 14th is observed as the Energy Conservation Day to raise awareness on the importance of energy conservation in every area of life. For a consumer, energy saving also implies savings in terms of money as well as promoting sustainable consumption. Energy Conservation also addresses the issue of rising pollution levels and environmental conservation. We,… Continue reading Save Energy, Money and the Environment
How many times have you been cheated in terms of quality, quantity or price when you have bought a product? Has a service you have paid for proved deficient in some way? How many times have you got satisfactory resolution to your problem? And how many times have you just let go, or given up?… Continue reading Do not give up on your Consumer Grievance – Here is a quick guide for you
The new Consumer Protection Act 2019 repealed the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 which was not adept to address all the consumer issues arising as the market scenario has changed a great deal, mainly due to advancements in technology and the rise of e-commerce. Here are some major provisions of the Consumer Protection Act 2019 and… Continue reading Consumer Protection Act 2019
Transitioning to a sustainable lifestyle does not have to be difficult or expensive. You can easily adopt sustainable lifestyles by making small, manageable changes in your daily routines. Given here are some simple, practical and budget-friendly steps that you can take. Start with Small Swaps Choose reusable over disposable: Use cloth bags, metal straws, and… Continue reading Adopt These Practices for More Sustainable Lifestyles
It is a hassle whenever a home appliance breaks down or does not function properly, e.g. the washing machine makes lot of noise, or the refrigerator no longer keeps the food cold. You have to either get it repaired or buy a new one. Getting an appliance repaired takes time, money and effort. You may… Continue reading 10 Questions to ask yourself before Replacing your Appliance
