OREANDA-NEWS. April 22, 2015. The Government proposes to bring about comprehensive changes in the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, including a product liability provision which will make manufacturers liable for sub-standard goods and services.

Approval of the Cabinet has been sought on the proposed Bill, whereafter the same will be introduced in Parliament.

This information was given by the Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri Ram Vilas Paswan in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.