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consumer protection |
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consumer protectionLegal framework promoting customer safety and education and providing protection from hazardous or substandard products and from fraud. In the U.S., the Federal Trade Commission (established 1914) and the Food and Drug Administration (established 1927) help ensure consumer protection. Regulations address manufacture and design, advertising, labeling, and sales methods. In 1985 the UN produced its Guidelines for Consumer Protection (updated 1995); they cover consumer safety and product standards and education, providing a framework and a benchmark for governments (particularly of less developed countries) to establish a legal basis for consumer protection. See also consumerism, Ralph Nader. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The Digital Media Consumers Rights Act, which would push U. Harvey Rosenfield, president of the Foundation For Taxpayers & Consumers Rights, said the insurance companies have to realize that the courts and state Legislature will go to great lengths to protect the consumer. Mortgage Consumer Rights Agenda A set of five principles shared by Fannie Mae and our housing partners to protect consumers rights in mortgage finance. |
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