To provide consumers unbiased information that will enable them to make a rational choice among major brands available in the metropolitan markets. This will help them to get good value for their money.
To raise the standard of manufactured goods and services by increasing public awareness and consequently to pressurise the manufacturers to improve the quality of the products they supply. Thus, the standard of goods will improve.
To serve as a basis for campaigns to persuade Government to introduce policies which protect the rights of consumers.
To communicate to government, regulatory and standard authorities the test-results for appropriate action against malpractices (if any).
To educate consumers about the types of products that will be most likely to suit their needs. Consumers would then pressure producers to improve the quality of their products.
To draw public attention to unsafe goods and unfair trade practices.
To verify the product claims of different brands of Health Related Products as per available National Standards.