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Section 8Sec./Art. 8
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Protection of Consumer Interests. The protection of consumer interest shall be geared towards the following:
(a) Prevention of adulteration, misbranding, fraudulent practices and other practices which mislead the consumer; and
(b) Prevention of misrepresentation in the labelling and false advertising in the presentation of food, including their shape, appearance or packaging, the packaging materials used, the manner in which they are arranged, the setting in which they are displayed, and the product description including the information which is made available about them through whatever medium. Where relevant, the presentation of goods shall provide consumers a basis to make informed choices in relation to the food they purchase.
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