(1) The Consumer Affairs Advisory Committee shall consists of the following members, namely : -
(i) Director General of the Bureau - Chairman;
(ii) Additional Secretary or Joint Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution;
(iii) three representatives from recognised consumer organisations;
(iv) one representative from Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry;
(v) one representative from Confederation of Indian Industry;
(vi) any other member as nominated by Chairman;
(vii) Deputy Director General (Consumer Affairs) of the Bureau - Member-Secretary.
(2) The Consumer Affairs Advisory Committee shall advise on policy matters relating to –
(i) standards formulation activity to ensure that consumer interests and consumer view points are adequately taken care of;
(ii) ways and means to propagate the Certification Marks activity as a means of consumer welfare;
(iii) need for changes in the existing activities and structure of Bureau of Indian Standards, so as to include the new product or service areas concerning the consumer welfare;
(iv) communication between Bureau of Indian Standards and the common consumers with the objective of enhancing the public image of Bureau of Indian Standards;
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(v) participation of consumer organisations in standards formulation work;
(vi) liaison with Central Consumer Protection Council; and
(vii) any other matter related to consumer interest or grievances.