Statement: Many packaged eatables carry incorrect information about ingredients and nutrient content on their labels.\nCourses of Action:\nI. After a formal warning, ban products that still fail to provide correct information.\nII. 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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