Statement: Many packaged eatables carry incorrect information about ingredients and nutrient content on their labels. Courses of Action: I. After a formal warning, ban products that still fail to provide correct information. II. Ignore the issue as long as the products remain popular with the public.

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: Only I follows.

Explanation:

Introduction / Context:Accurate labelling is foundational to consumer safety (allergens, additives) and informed choice (nutrition). The statement alleges incorrect information on labels, necessitating regulatory enforcement.

Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Incorrect labels mislead consumers and can endanger health.
  • Regulators can warn, test, recall, and penalise.
  • Popularity does not legitimise non-compliance.

Concept / Approach:Graduated enforcement: issue warnings, require corrective action, and escalate to bans/recalls for non-compliance. Ignoring violations (II) undermines public health and fair competition.

Step-by-Step Solution:1) Conduct sampling and lab testing; compare labels with actual contents.2) Serve improvement notices with deadlines; mandate relabelling/recall.3) For repeat or serious offenders, impose bans, fines, and public advisories.

Verification / Alternative check:Where allergens are misdeclared, timely bans prevent harm; consumer popularity is irrelevant to safety/accuracy.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:Only II/Either/Both: II contradicts regulatory duty; “Either/Both” wrongly equates enforcement with inaction.

Common Pitfalls:Token warnings without follow-through; inadequate post-market surveillance.

Final Answer:Only I follows.

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