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» AACNCCLUB - Engine casting numbers organization.




» 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.




» 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.




» Better Business Bureau, U.S. and Canada - Helping consumers and businesses maintain an ethical marketplace.




» 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.




» Bracknell Forest Trading Standards - Information and advice about the Trading Standards Service provided by Bracknell Forest Borough Council for consumers and businesses.




» 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.




» 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.




» Citizens Advice Bureau - Helps people resolve their money, legal and other problems by providing information and advice, and by influencing policymakers.




» Consumer Action - Advocacy group focuses on defending consumer rights, referring consumers to complaint-handling agencies through free hotline, publishing educational materials.




» Consumer Connection - Consumer law, recalls, frauds, consumer awareness. Office of Consumer Affairs, Industry Canada.




» 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 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.




» 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.




» Cooperative Houseing Federation of Canada - A comprehensive site about an organization devoted to providing co-operative housing information specifically to Canadians.




» Cooperative Information Super Highway - Information about cooperatives, and the International Cooperative Alliance.




» 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.




» 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.




» 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.




» Homeowners Against Deficient Dwellings HADD - A consumer protection group for homeowners and homebuyers.




» Household HSBC Watch - Watchdog group and activist coalition reports consumer complaints about this international financial services company.




» International Consumer Rights Protection Council - Provides guidance and help to take action through the Consumer Court against the defaulter whether it is a manufacturer, dealer, educational institute or service provider. Based in India.




» 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 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.




» 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.




» Nonprofit Watch - Investigate public interest groups and raise issues regarding transparency, conflicts of interest, and accountability within the nonprofit community.




» 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.




» 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.




» Safebuy UK - Accreditation scheme for web retailers. Authorised by TrustUK which is supported by the UK government.




» Safety Equipment Institute - This is a safety certification organization.




» The Satellite Legal-Rights Organization - Information, news and legal-rights help on laws concerning satellite reception in Canada.




» 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.




» Texas Watch - An organization with info on health matters.




» 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.