Section 101April 13, 1992, Sec./Art. 101

Liability for Product Quantity Imperfection. – Suppliers are jointly liable for imperfections in the quantity of the product when, in due regard for variations inherent thereto, their net content is less than that indicated on the container, packaging, labeling or advertisement, the consumer having powers to demand, alternatively, at his own option:

a) the proportionate price

b) the supplementing of weight or measure differential;

c) the replacement of the product by another of the same kind, mark or model, without said imperfections;

d) the immediate reimbursement of the amount paid, with monetary updating without prejudice to losses and damages if any.

The provisions of the fifth paragraph of Article 99 shall apply to this Article.

The immediate supplier shall be liable if the instrument used for weighing or measuring is not gauged in accordance with official standards.