JAMB Commerce 1997 Question 41

Question 41

Consumer Protection

The overriding objective of the food and drug act in Nigeria is to prevent the

  1. A.importation of food and drugs that can be locally manufactured
  2. B.consumption of food and drugs not tested by the ministries of health
  3. C.adulteration of food and drugs sold in the country
  4. D.manufacturers of food and drugs from charging excessive prices.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (adulteration of food and drugs sold in the country)

Explanation

The Food and Drugs Act protects consumers from unsafe, adulterated food and drugs.