Under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, which of the following is NOT included in the meaning of ‘product’?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Blood products
Option (1) Raw materials — Included in the meaning of product. Raw material is named in the meaning, along with articles, goods and substances.
Option (2) Blood products — Not included in the meaning of product. The meaning of product does not include human tissues, blood, blood products and organs. So blood products supplied by a blood bank are not a product under the Act.
Option (3) Components — Included in the meaning of product. A product may be delivered either as assembled or as a component, that is, as a whole unit or as a part.
Option (4) Liquid substances — Included in the meaning of product. A product may be in gaseous, liquid or solid state.
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NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Terms & Definitions … 9. Product: Any article or goods or substance or raw material or any extended cycle of such product either in gaseous , liquid or solid state possessing intrinsic value capable of delivery either as assembled or a component produced or manufactured to trade. It does not include human tissues, blood, blood products and organs.” |