Hi everyone! I need opinions on this paragraph:
Product certification is providing goods that meet certain minimum safety and performance standards before it is sold. CHOICE is a non-legal consumer body that brings attention towards consumer based issues. Their powers provide them to advise consumers and businesses, using their social media platform to bring awareness to these issues. Their limitations involve that they cannot enforce laws or protocols due to being a non-legal body. In October 2015, CHOICE investigated food companies who have been applying false canteen certification symbols on products stating that is a healthy meal. In a report written by Tom Godfrey who is a spokesperson for CHOICE stated, “CHOICE found 17 different industry-made certifications have manipulated the school canteen guidelines to promote nutrient-poor and processed foods…” On October 15th, 2015, CHOICE created a campaign targeting these industries to remove their false logos. The issue was referred to the ACCC for further action. CHOICE effectively fought in the battle of product certification through their responsiveness to complaints and their ability to take action. Their resources and access allow them to ensure that businesses are being ethical and that consumers are being treated respectfully.
I dont have a legislation, could someone please give me one?
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Hey,
I’m not an expert but here are a few small comments. Overall your paragraph has some good ideas. :)
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Product certification is providing goods that meet certain minimum safety and performance standards before it is sold. With my paragraphs I normally have a judgement in the first sentence. Also, maybe refer to Choice in your first sentence seeing as that is what your paragraph is mainly focussing on at the moment. Even something like, 'A response that is very effective in responding to product certification is the consumer NGO Choice.' CHOICE is a non-legal consumer body that brings attention towards consumer based issues. Their powers provide them to advise consumers and businesses, using their social media platform to bring awareness to these issues. Their limitations involve that they cannot enforce laws or protocols due to being a non-legal body. This might be a bit too descriptive depending on what the question is and doesn't directly relate to product certification. In October 2015, CHOICE investigated food companies who have been applying false canteen certification symbols on products stating that is a healthy meal. In a report What report? (don’t know how important the specifics are but might be good to reference the name of the article) written by Tom Godfrey who is a spokesperson for CHOICE stated, “CHOICE found 17 different industry-made certifications have manipulated the school canteen guidelines to promote nutrient-poor and processed foods…” On October 15th, 2015, CHOICE created a campaign targeting these industries to remove their false logos. The issue was referred to the ACCC for further action. CHOICE effectively fought in the battle of product certification through their responsiveness to complaints and their ability to take action. Good judgement! Their resources and access allow them to ensure that businesses are being ethical and that consumers are being treated respectfully.
In terms of legislation, I think there isn’t too much for product certification. It’s overseen by the ACCC under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Clth). Consumers can also make complaints to the NSW fair trading (under the Fair Trading Act 1987 (NSW) ).
Hope this helps :D! Good Luck for your exams!