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Following several reports of a pressure cooker model bursting during use, the Central Authority wishes to alert the public quickly. Which power under section 18(2) of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 fits this step most directly?

The Central Authority should issue a safety notice. Section 18(2)(j) empowers it to alert consumers against dangerous, hazardous or unsafe goods or services, which directly addresses a product like a bursting pressure cooker. The other listed powers concern identifiers, covenants or advice, not public warnings.

  1. AMandating unique and universal goods identifiers
  2. BRecommending adoption of international covenants
  3. CIssuing safety notices to alert consumers against dangerous, hazardous or unsafe goods or servicesCorrect
  4. DAdvising Ministries on consumer welfare measures

Explanation

Section 18(2)(j) lets the Central Authority issue safety notices to alert consumers against dangerous, hazardous or unsafe goods or services. Goods identifiers, international covenants and ministry advice serve different purposes and do not warn the public directly.

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