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chapter 25
consumer
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BBB(Better Business Bureau) | A nonprofit organization focused on creating a more trusting relationship between businesses and consumers. |
Consumer Union | A nonprofit organization best known as the publisher of Consumer Reports, a monthly magazine that publishes reviews, comparisons, ratings of consumer products and services. |
CPSC(Consumer Product Safety Commission) | An agency that protects consumers from unreasonable risk of injury or death from potentially hazardous consumer products. |
FDA(Food&Drug Admission) | An agency that enforces the laws and regulations preventing distribution of mislabeled foods, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices. |
FTC(Federal Trade Commission) | An agency that regulates unfair methods of competition, false or deceptive advertising, deceptive product labeling ,and the concealment of the true costs of credit. |
Small Claims Court | A court of limited jurisdictions that resolves cases involving small amounts. |