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Download Consumer Protection Agencies and Their Roles in the Philippines and more High school final essays History in PDF only on Docsity! Health Quarter 1 – Module 4: Consumer Welfare and Protection 10 CO_Q1_Health10_Module4 Health - Grade 10 Alternative Delivery Mode Quarter 1 - Module 4: Consumer Welfare and Protection First Edition, 2020 Republic Act 8293, section 176 states that: No copyright shall subsist in any work of the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the government agency or office wherein the work is created shall be necessary for the exploration of such work for a profit. Such agency office may, among other things, impose as a condition the payment of royalties. Borrowed materials (i.e., songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos, brand names, trademarks, etc.) included in this module are owned by their respective copyright holders. 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Giron, Ernesto B. Aquino Jr., Alexander M. Razo, Florecita G. Razo, Pacita L. Basabas 1 CO_Q1_Health10_Module4 Consumers have basic rights. They have the right to be protected from the selling of dangerous and unsafe products. They also have the right to be protected from misleading information or advertisement. Consumers can ask for the complete information they need to make good choices in buying a product. Their rights to speak out when not satisfied with the products or services should be exercised. Consumers must know where to go for any complaint. The Department of Health (DOH), Department of Agriculture (DA), and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) are some of the government agencies that protect the consumer’s rights. In this module, you are expected to: 1. identify national and international government agencies and private organizations that implement programs for consumer protection (H10CH-Ie-f-27); and 2. participate in programs for consumer welfare and protection (H10CH-Ig-h-28). Let us check what you know about consumer welfare and protection. Are you ready? Good luck! Illustrated by: Christian Rey Ricarze What I Need to Know 2 CO_Q1_Health10_Module4 Pretest I. NAME THEM Directions: Fill in the bubble map with the national and international government agencies and private organizations that implement programs for consumer protection. Try answering the items without worrying at all. Why? The result of this activity will not be graded. I just want to check what you already know about the lesson. Is that fine? Let’s begin! What I Know Name national and international government agencies and private organizations Illustrated by: Christian Rey Ricarze 3 CO_Q1_Health10_Module4 II. DISCLOSE IT! Directions: Identify the functions of the international and national government agencies relative to consumer protection described in each statement. Choose your answer from the word box below. A. National Agencies Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD) Department of Health (DOH) Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 1. enforces laws and regulations relating to food 2. adopts measures to ensure the quality of meat, milk products, cosmetics, and other consumer foods 3. ensures the quality and safety of products 4. inspects establishments that dispense food 5. monitors advertisements and retail ways to prevent any deception of consumers B. International Agencies World Health Organization (WHO) International Food Protection Institute (IFPI) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 6. ensures food protection through policies and practices for a safer global food supply 7. protects and promotes public health through control and supervision of food safety 8. directs international health within the United Nation’s System and to lead partners and global health responses 6 CO_Q1_Health10_Module4 B. Department of Health (DOH) 1. provides national policy direction and develops national plans, technical standards, and guidelines in health 2. regulates all health services and products 3. inspects establishments that dispense food 4. adopts measures to ensure the quality of meat, milk products, cosmetics, and other consumer goods C. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 1. serves as the primary coordinative, promotive, facilitative, and regulatory arm of the government for the country’s trade, industry, and investment activities 2. ensures the quality and safety of products 3. checks the warranty and price tags of products 4. monitors advertisements and retail ways to prevent any deception of the consumer 5. guarantees consumer welfare and protection Below are some international organizations relevant to consumer protection A. International Food Protection Institute (IFPI) ensures food protection through policies and practices for a safer global food supply. B. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) protects and promotes public health through control and supervision of food safety. C. World Health Organization (WHO) directs international health within the United Nation’s System and leads partners and global health responses. x + y = In FACT: According to the latest Pulse ASIA survey (Ulat ng Bayan), 80% of the Filipino consumers are aware that there are laws protecting basic consumer rights. (/archives/news-archives/dti-gains-80-consumer- awareness/) Date Acquired: Thursday, May 14, 2020 Illustrated by: Christian Rey Ricarze 7 CO_Q1_Health10_Module4 Activity 1: RESPONSIBILITY CHECK Directions: Write the responsibilities of the following agencies relative to consumer protection found below. Write your answers in the activity notebook. Good job! Now that you have understood the different consumer’s rights and have become familiar with the government agencies that help protect the consumers, let’s check how far you’ve gone. Let’s move on. BFAD DOH DTI ✓ checks the warranty and price tags of products ✓ monitors advertisements and retail ways to prevent any deception of the consumer ✓ enforces laws and regulations relating to food ✓ acts on how foods are advertised and labeled ✓ adopts measures to ensure the quality of meat, milk products, cosmetics, and other consumer goods ✓ watches for illegal price-fixing What’s More Illustrated by: Christian Rey Ricarze 8 CO_Q1_Health10_Module4 Assessment 1 TRUE OR FALSE: Write TRUE if the sentence is correct and FALSE if it is incorrect. Write your answers in the activity notebook. 1. Consumers have the right to basic needs such as adequate food, clothing, shelter, health care, education, and sanitation. 2. Consumers have the right to choose products from a wide array of goods. 3. The right to redress is the consumer’s right to acquire knowledge and skills to become an informed consumer. 4. The right to information is the consumer’s right to be protected from dishonest or misleading advertising or labeling. 5. Consumers have the right to live and work in a hazard-free environment that allows them to live with dignity and their well-being assured. • What are the international and national agencies that implement programs that promote consumer welfare and protection? • As a consumer, how can you participate in programs that promote your rights and welfare as a consumer? What I Have Learned 11 CO_Q1_Health10_Module4 Answer Key Consumer Welfare and Protection Module 4 What I Know PRETEST TEST I 1.Right to basic needs 2.Right to choose 3.Right to consumer education 4.Right to information 5.Right to representation 6.Right to redress 7.Right to safety 8.Right to a healthy environment TEST II 1.Bureau of Food and Drugs 2.Department of Health 3.Department of Trade and Industry 4.Department of Health 5.Department of Trade and Industry 6. International Food Protection Institute (IFPI) 7. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) 8. World Health Organization (WHO) What’s New 1.Right to basic needs 2.Right to safety 3.Right to information 4.Right to choose 5.Right to representation 6.Right to redress 7.Right to consumer education 8.Right to a healthy environment What’s More MY AGENCY PROTECTION BUREAU OF FOOD and DRUGS (BFAD) ✓Enforces laws and regulations relating to food ✓Acts on how food advertised and labeled ✓Watches for illegal price fixing DEPARTMENT of HEALTH (DOH) ✓Adopts measures to ensure the quality of meat, milk products, cosmetics, and other consumer goods DEPARTMENT of TRADE and INDUSTRY (DTI) ✓Checks the warranty and price tags of products ✓Monitors advertisements and retail ways in retail ways in order to prevent any deception of consumer TRUE OR FALSE 1.TRUE 4. FALSE 2.TRUE 5. TRUE 3. FALSE What I Can Do Watch and Learn! Answers may vary Additional Activity ESSAY Answers may vary 12 CO_Q1_Health10_Module4 Assessment POSTTEST TEST I International/ National Agency Roles of the agency Other information of the agency as regards consumer welfare and protection. Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD) 1.Serves as DOH key regulatory agency and implementer of the country’s food control system 2.Ensures safe and good quality processed food, drug, and cosmetics 3.Regulates production, sale and traffic of food, drug, and cosmetics 4.Protects the health of the consumers and handles consumer complaints Answers may vary Department of Health (DOH) 1.Provides national policy direction and develops national plans, technical standards and guidelines in health 2.Regulates all health services and products 3.Inspects establishments that dispense food 4.Adopts measures to ensure the quality of meat, milk products, cosmetics, and other consumer good B.Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 1.Serves as the primary coordinative, promotive, facilitative, and regulatory arm of the government for the country’s trade, industry, and investment activities 2.Ensures the quality and safety of products 3.Checks the warranty and price tags of products 4.Monitors advertisements and retail ways in order to prevent any deception of consumer 5.Guaranties consumer welfare and protection International Food Protection Institute (IFPI) -ensures food protection through policies and practices for a safer global food supply. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) -protects and promotes public health through control and supervision of food safety. World Health Organization (WHO) -directs international health within the United Nation’s System and to lead partners and global health responses. TEST II. Who does it! Answers may vary 13 CO_Q1_Health10_Module4 References Banzon, Victoria, Jocelyn Bautista, Josefino Carlos, Josephine Carlos, Arlene Dela Vega, Agripino Darilag, Evangelina De Leon, Rolando Palomique, and Santos Revilla. 2005. Exploring with MAPEH IV. 1253 Greogorio Araneta Ave. cor. Maria Clara Street, Quezon City: Vibal Publishing House, Inc. Callo, Lualhati, Mark Kenneth Camiling, Johannsen Yap, Janeth Cagulang, Jose Doria, Encarnita Deveraturda, and Jo-ann Grecia. 2015. Physical Education and Health - Grade 10. 5th Floor Mabini Building, DepEd Complex Meralco Avenue, Pasig City: Vibal Group, Inc. Cipriano, Eduardo, Ma. 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