The Protection of Consumers of Drinks in Cameroon. A Legal Appraisal

Texte Universitaire , 30 Pages

Droit - Droit civil / Droit des obligations / Droit des affaires

The principal objective of this research is to evaluate the extent to which consumer protection laws in Cameroon safeguard consumers against the consumption of adulterated and contaminated drinks produced not only by the drinks industries but also those produced locally. The drink’s industry is considered as one of the most dynamic and growing ones in the world today. As a result of this, consumers of drinks may be exposed to the consumption of defective and substandard drinks. The methodology utilised to attain this main objective and to address the problem is the critical analyses of the existing legal initiatives and institutional frame-works that regulates the production of drinks in Cameroon.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Literature Review
• Research Methodology
• General Conclusion
• References

Objectives and Key Themes

This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of consumer protection laws in Cameroon in safeguarding consumers against the consumption of adulterated and contaminated drinks produced both by industrial and local manufacturers. The methodology employed involves a critical analysis of existing legal initiatives and institutional frameworks that regulate the production of drinks in Cameroon.

• The legal framework surrounding consumer protection in Cameroon
• The role of the courts in safeguarding consumer rights
• The effectiveness of existing consumer protection laws
• The dynamic nature of the drinks industry and its implications for consumer safety
• The need for revisions and improvements to existing legal frameworks

Chapter Summaries

• Introduction: This chapter discusses the significance of consumption in the production process and the fundamental role of consumers in society. It defines the concept of a consumer, emphasizing the importance of consumer rights and their enforcement through legal action.
• Literature Review: This chapter provides a review of existing literature on consumer protection, highlighting the rationale behind legal protections for consumers, such as addressing market failures and inequalities of bargaining power.
• Research Methodology: This chapter details the specific methodology used in the research, focusing on the critical analysis of legal initiatives and institutional frameworks that govern the production of drinks in Cameroon.

Keywords

This research focuses on the legal appraisal of consumer protection in the context of the drinks industry in Cameroon. Key terms include consumer protection, drinks, adulterated and contaminated drinks, legal frameworks, and institutional regulations. The study analyzes existing legislation and its effectiveness in protecting consumers, highlighting the need for revisions to ensure adequate safeguards for consumers.

• Auteur: Enow Godwill Baiye (Auteur)
• Pages: 30
• N° de catalogue: V1244392
• ISBN (PDF): 9783346652263
• ISBN (Livre): 9783346652270
• Langue: anglais
• mots-clé: consumer, appraisal, drinks, protection, Cameroon, drink’s industry