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Topia!: Home: Consumer Information: Advocacy and Protection: Organizations (40)
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Cooperative Information Super Highway - - Information about co-operatives (cooperatives), business co-operative worldwide and from all sectors of the economy, and the International Co-operative Alliance, their apex organisation Consumers International - A world-wide federation of consumer organizations working to protect and promote people's rights as consumers in all parts of the world. The site contains news, briefings, research reports, policy statements, and links to other consumer organization and related sites. The National Consumers League - This organization sponsors the National Fraud Information Center, Internet Fraud Watch, and child labor protections. Netcheck Commerce Bureau - Promotes ethical business practices worldwide. The Better Contractors Bureau - Assists homeowners in search of reliable contractors who adhere to a code of ethics and offer fair pricing, good products and workmanship. Consumers Union - Materials developed by Consumers Union's advocacy offices on a variety of consumer issues, including health care, financial services, food safety, and product safety. Consumer Connection - Consumer law, recalls, frauds, consumer awareness. Office of Consumer Affairs, Industry Canada. Consumer's Choice Council - Site helps consumers find products that are more environmentally friendly. Information on ecolabel product certification and genetically modified organisms. Better Business Bureau, U.S. and Canada - Helping consumers and businesses maintain an ethical marketplace. Concerned Toyota Consumers - A site for citizens concerned about the 495 Toyota in Milford, Massachusetts, USA; regarding Toyota products. Consumers' Protection Center (KEPKA) - KEPKA is a Greek NGO aiming to protect the rights of both the consumer and the environment as well as to improve the quality of life. It is a member of Consumers International and BEUC. Fightback - Consumers fighting back against bad customer service, companies not replacing bad merchandise. General public opinion on good and/or bad companies and their treatment of consumers needs. Homeowners Against Deficient Dwellings HADD - A consumer protection group for homeowners and homebuyers. Jewellers Vigilance Canada Inc. - A non-profit association dedicated to the betterment of the jewelry industry in Canada by advancing ethical practices within the industry and promoting consumer protection by assisting government and law enforcement agencies with issues ranging from misleading advertising and misrepresentation to smuggling and trademark infringement. National Assn. of Railroad Passsengers - This national organization, does not represent the interest of those who are advocating the revival of old steam trains; but preferably modern, economically viable, and environmentally safe surface transportation. National Consumers League - The league's mission is to identify, protect, represent, and advance the economic and social interests of consumers and workers. The league is a private, nonprofit advocacy group representing consumers on marketplace and workplace issues. ECHO: Executive Council of Home Owners - The Executive Council of Homeowners (ECHO) is a nonprofit membership corporation dedicated to assisting California homeowners associations. ECHO provides help to homeowners associations on many fronts: finances, legal issues, insurance, maintenance, and management. Members receive help through conferences, trade shows, seminars, a 48-page monthly magazine, and publications. Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Trading Standards Unit - Advises on and enforces a range of laws relating to the quality, quantity, price, description and safety of goods and services supplied by businesses. Bracknell Forest Trading Standards - Information and advice about the Trading Standards Service provided by Bracknell Forest Borough Council for consumers and businesses. National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) - Promotes coordination and communication amont the states' chief legal officers. Includes news of consumer-oriented legal actions, what a state attorney general does, and a list of each state's attorney general. Nonprofit Watch - Investigate public interest groups and raise issues regarding transparency, conflicts of interest, and accountability within the nonprofit community. SafeChild.net - Project of the nonprofit Consumer Federation of America Foundation features child safety tips, consumer protection information, and recall guide. Safety Equipment Institute - This is a safety certification organization. Canadian Council of Better Business Bureaus - The Canadian Council of Better Business Bureaus (CCBBB) is located in Ottawa , Ontario, Canada, and is the governing body of the 14 Better Business Bureaus across Canada. California Council of Service Advocates, Inc. - A non-profit advocacy and consumer rights group, organized under IRC & 501(c)(4). Facilitates self-help resource workshops, complaint resolution; monitors ethical standards in delivery of quality level consumer and public services. Consumers Online Policing Services - We are a consumer watch dog and directory of registered better business sites. Consumer Insurance Advocates Association - CIAA is a non-profit member association. We are a group of insurance professionals and advocates dedicated to providing services that promote and protect individual consumer insurance rights. Best Buy Stores Credit Card Investigation - Consumers that have a Best Buy credit card and those considering a Best Buy credit card can research the card at bestbuycard.net Don't buy CDs - A consumer organization boycotting the recording industry for creating copy protected disks and shutting down file trading in violation of consumers' fair use rights. Texas Watch - An organization with info on health matters. The Better Business Bureau of the Maritime Provinces Inc. - The Better Business Bureau exists to promote mutually beneficial relationships between buyer and seller based on responsible business practices. Consumer Information, Advocacy and Protection. Preferred Businesses of America - Organization that researches and qualifies service companies for the consumer such as roofers, plumbers, contractors, home remodelers, and many other services. AACNCCLUB - Engine casting numbers organization. National Institute for Consumer Education (NICE) - Consumer education benefits, consumer competency, history of consumer education in the U.S. Household Watch - Group monitors Household International, submitting high interest, predatory, subprime and high risk case files for analysis. South African Consumers - Consumer information, education and protection organization. Consumer Action - Advocacy group focuses on defending consumer rights, referring consumers to complaint-handling agencies through free hotline, publishing educational materials. Consumer Federation of America - Consumer advocacy organization lobbying on issues such as health, insurance, financial services, agriculture, food safety, housing, firearms, product safety, and product liability. Consumer Alert - A non-profit, non-partisan consumer group committed to protecting consumer choice and promoting economic growth.
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