Strengths and Limitations of the United Kingdom’s Consumer Safety Act 1978

Here is a short summary of the provided document:

Summary:

The Consumer Safety Act 1978 is an important legislative milestone in consumer protection, but its strengths and limitations need to be critically evaluated. The Act has established a regulatory framework for assessing and controlling consumer product safety, and delegated enforcement responsibilities to local authorities. However, it has weaknesses, including technological obsolescence, leaving it ill-equipped to handle modern e-commerce and global supply chains, and a limited scope, focusing primarily on physical goods and neglecting services and digital products. Despite its contributions to setting safety standards, the Act requires modernization to effectively protect consumers.