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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.
http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/rbwm/
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.
http://www.consumerfed.org
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.
http://www.narprail.org
Canadian Council of Better Business Bureaus
The governing body of the 14 Better Business Bureaus across Canada.
http://www.canadiancouncilbbb.ca
The Satellite Legal-Rights Organization
Information, news and legal-rights help on laws concerning satellite reception in Canada.
http://www.legal-rights.org
Safety Equipment Institute
This is a safety certification organization.
http://www.seinet.org/
International Consumer Rights Protection Council
Help in filing consumer complaint with the Consumer Court in India. ICRPC reports the frauds through complaints received. Frauds can be reported here. Includes guidance in filing complaints and relevant acts.
http://www.icrpc.org/
Safebuy UK
Accreditation scheme for web retailers. Authorised by TrustUK which is supported by the UK government.
http://www.safebuy.org.uk/
Eseal
Eseal is an association committed to raising the basic standards of e-commerce and internet shopping in the UK. Includes details for membership and directory.
http://www.eseal.co.uk
Better Business Bureau
Helps US and Canadian consumers and businesses maintain an ethical marketplace. Includes guidance, dispute resolution information, and news and alerts.
http://www.bbb.org/
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.
http://www.home.earthlink.net/~ccsa
Bracknell Forest Trading Standards
Information and advice about the Trading Standards Service provided by Bracknell Forest Borough Council for consumers and businesses.
http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/trading...
National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA)
An association of more than 1000 attorneys and consumer advocates who have a wide range of experience curbing abusive and predatory business practices and promoting justice for consumers.
http://www.naca.net/
TRUSTe
Independent, non-profit, global initiative aimed at building trust and confidence in online transactions through the adoption of a branded trustmark informing users of how personal information is handled by online organizations.
http://www.truste.com/
Citizens Advice
Helps people resolve their money, legal and other problems by providing information and advice. Profile, services, volunteering information and campaigns.
http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
Consumer Support Networks (CSN)
UK. Overarching network working to provide access to expert and accurate consumer advice and to creating a trading environment which encourages a customer-focused approach. As a group CSN members work together to ensure that good quality consumer advice is accessible by a whole community.
http://www.csnconnect.org.uk/
Nonprofit Watch
Investigate public interest groups and raise issues regarding transparency, conflicts of interest, and accountability within the nonprofit community.
http://www.nonprofitwatch.org/
Cooperative Housing Federation of Canada
A comprehensive site about an organization devoted to providing co-operative housing information specifically to Canadians.
http://www.chfc.ca/
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.
http://sky.prohosting.com/dontborg/
Secure Your Healthcare
Opposes federal legislation which will exempt Association Health Plans from state consumer healthcare protection laws. Includes list of allied organizations and contact information.
http://secureyourhealthcare.org
Netcheck Commerce Bureau
Promotes ethical business practices worldwide.
http://www.netcheck.com/
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.
http://www.jewellersvigilance.ca/
Homeowners Against Deficient Dwellings HADD
A consumer protection group for homeowners and homebuyers.
http://www.hadd.com
The National Consumers League
This organization sponsors the National Fraud Information Center, Internet Fraud Watch, and child labor protections.
http://www.natlconsumersleague.org/
Cooperative Information Super Highway
Information about cooperatives, and the International Cooperative Alliance.
http://www.coop.org/
AACNCCLUB
Engine casting numbers organization.
http://www.aacncclub.com/
Texas Watch
An organization with info on health matters.
http://www.texaswatch.org
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.
http://www.preferredbiz.com
Americans for Wholesome Foods
Coalition of organizations, businesses and individuals committed to empowering customers and consumers with actionable information regarding the consumption of wholesome food and beverages. Includes membership information.
http://www.facts-about-food.org/
Consumer Action
Advocacy group focuses on defending consumer rights, referring consumers to complaint-handling agencies through free hotline, publishing educational materials.
http://www.consumer-action.org/
Household HSBC Watch
Watchdog group and activist coalition reports consumer complaints about this international financial services company.
http://www.householdwatch.com/
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.
http://www.bbbmp.ca
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.
http://echo-ca.org
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.
http://www.the-bcb.net
Consumer Connection
Consumer law, recalls, frauds, consumer awareness. Office of Consumer Affairs, Industry Canada.
http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/sc_consu/engdoc/...
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.
http://www.consumersunion.org/
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