GCECommerceConsumer Protection2019

Adaeze bought a tin of powdered milk labelled as containing 900g but discovered on weighing that it contained only 750g. This practice by the manufacturer is best described as

Aadulteration
Bfalse trade descriptionCORRECT
Cprice fixing
Dhoarding
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Providing a label that misrepresents the quantity, quality, or composition of a product constitutes a false trade description. In this case, the label falsely states 900g when the actual content is 750g, thereby deceiving the consumer. Adulteration refers to mixing inferior substances into a product, which is a different offence.
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