Consumer Protection

WE ARE AN INDEPENDENT, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS SIDE BY SIDE WITH CONSUMERS FOR TRUTH, TRANSPARENCY, AND FAIRNESS IN THE MARKETPLACE.

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THE ASSOCIATION OF FOOD AND DRUG OFFICIALS STRIVES TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY BY WORKING COLLABORATIVELY WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS, ADVOCATING WITH A UNIFIED VOICE TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT OF FOOD AND MEDICAL PRODUCT SAFETY LAWS, REULS, AND REGULATIONS.

TO EFFECTIVELY PLAN AND DELIVER PROFESSIONAL, UNBIASED, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN A COST-EFFECTIVE MANNER FOR THE ELECTRIC, GAS, WATER/WASTEWATER UTILITIES,COOPERATIVES AND MUNICIPALITIES THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA AND THE WORLD.

The Consumer Federation of America (CFA) is an association of non-profit consumer organizations that was established in 1968 to advance the consumer interest through research, advocacy, and education. See Schedule O for continuation

To work for a fair, just, and safe software marketplace for all consumers and to empower consumers to protect themselves.

TO PROMOTE THE COMPASSIONATE AND RESPECTFUL TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC FOWL.

TO DELIVER QUALITY SERVICES TO MEET THE CHALLENGES OF GOVERNANCE AT ALL LEVELS WHILE ENHANCING PUBLIC SAFETY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY.

PREVENT DAMAGES TO UNDERGROUND FACILITIES AND PROTECT THE PUBLIC THROUGH EDUCATION AND QUALITY COMMUNICATION WITH EXCAVATORS, UNDERGROUND FACILITY OPERATORS, AND DESIGNERS IN AN EFFICIENT, COURTEOUS, AND COST-EFFECTIVE MANNER, WHILE COMPLYING WITH GOVERNING REGULATIONS.

TO SUPPORT RESEARCH, PROVIDE GUIDANCE, AND ENGAGE IN PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH REGARDING PRODUCE FOOD SAFETY ISSUES.

TO CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES AND LITIGATION ON CONSUMER AND PUBLIC INTEREST ISSUES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ISSUES AFFECTING CONSUMER PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT REFORM; AND TO MAKE SAID RESEARCH AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.

See Schedule O.

EDUCATION IS THE KEY TO DEVELOPING PUBLIC AWARENESS AND RESPONSIVENESS IN ORDER TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE ENVIRONMENT AND TO ENSURE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SAFE AND SUSTAINABLE SYSTEM OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION IN THE UNITED STATES.

TO ADVANCE CONSUMER RESEARCH AND FACILITATE THE EXCHANGE OF SCHOLARLY INFORMATION AMONG MEMBERS OF ACADEMIA, INDUSTRY, AND GOVERNMENT WORLDWIDE. ONE OF THE KEY FUNCTIONS OF ACR IS TO FACILITATE THE GROWTH AND ADVANCEMENT OF THE FIELD OF CONSUMER RESEARCH.

EDUCATION OF INTERNET-RELATED POLICIES.

GLOBAL INFO POLICY THINK TANK-CREATES SCHOLARSHIP & EDUCATION ON POLICIES & PROCESSES NECESSARY TO USE DATA WISELY THAT SERVES PEOPLE. THE IAF GOAL, IS TO ACHIEVE EFFECTIVE INFORMATION GOVERNANCE SYSTEMS TO FACILITATE INFO-DRIVEN INNOVATION RESPECTFUL OF RIGHT TO FAIR PROCESSING.

THE MISSOURI UNIVERSAL SERVICE BOARD, INC. WAS ORGANIZED AS A NON-PROFIT, PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION ON MAY 20, 1998 UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI. THE ORGANIZATION WAS CREATED BY MISSOURI REVISED STATUTE 392.248 AND WAS CHARGED WITH ESTABLISHING A UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MISSOURI'S LOW-INCOME AND DISABLED TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONSUMERS. THE FUND IS GOVERNED BY THE MISSOURI UNIVERSAL SERVICE BOARD PURSUANT TO THE RULES OF THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AT 4 CSR 240-31.

THE COUNCIL IS DEVOTED TO PROMOTING SAFETY AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE IN THE TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING OF HAZARDOULS MATERIALS, SUBSTANCE AND WASTE.

THE ALLIANCE FOR A STRONGER FDA ENGAGES IN EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE RESOURCE NEEDS OF THE FDA AND ADVOCATES FOR INCREASED APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FDA TO ENSURE THAT THE AGENCY HAS SUFFICIENT RESOURCES TO FULFILL ITS MISSION.

TO ADVANCE THE PURCHASER'S ROLE IN ADVANCING HIGH QUALITY, COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH CARE.

Yavapai Firewise works to reduce wildfire risk in Yavapai County communities through education and joint efforts among neighborhoods and relevant agencies

Providing education to inform the public of their rights as citizens

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THE INVESTOR PROTECTION INSTITUTE'S (IPI'S) MISSION IS TO PROTECT INVESTORS THROUGH RESEARCH AND EDUCATION. IPI CARRIES OUT ITS MISSION THROUGH NATIONAL INVESTOR EDUCATION, PROTECTION, AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS DELIVERED AT THE GRASSROOTS LEVEL WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF PARTICIPATING STATE SECURITIES REGULATORS AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.

EDUCATION AND SUPPORT