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 OFFICIALSNSTRIVES 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.

NCL PROTECTS AND PROMOTES SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE FOR CONSUMERS AND WORKERS IN THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD BY PROVIDING GOVERNMENT, BUSINESSES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WITH THE CONSUMER PERSPECTIVE.

NCC PROVIDES COLLABORATIVE CYBERSECURITY RESPONSE WITH COMPREHENSIVE KNOWLEDGE AND CAPABILITIES THROUGH TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH.

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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.

The Center for Study of Responsive Law (Center) supports and conducts a wide variety of research and educational projects to encourage the political, economic and social institutions of this country to be more aware of the needs of citizen-consumer.

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.

TO PROMOTE AND FOSTER EXCELLENCE IN COLLEGIATE AVIATION EDUCATION BY PROVIDING A FORUM FOR STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF AND PRACTITIONERS TO SHARE IDEAS, TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION, AND TO DEVELOP STRONGER PROGRAMS AND CURRICULA. TO INFLUENCE AVIATION EDUCATION POLICY AT ALL GOVERNMENT LEVELS. TO PROVIDE AND NURTURE THE LINKAGE BETWEEN COLLEGE AVIATION EDUCATION, THE AVIATION INDUSTRY, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.

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.

COMMITTED TO REDUCING THE NUMBER OF TRAGIC INCIDENTS AT HIGHWAY RAIL GRADE CROSSING INTERSECTIONS AND TRESPASSING ON RAILROAD RIGHTS-OF WAY

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

EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND EMPOWERMENT

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

National Safe Skies Alliance Inc. is a non-profit member-based Tennessee Corporation that assists US commercial service airports and the Federal Aviation Administration in meeting the needs of aviation safety and security by testing the capability of new and existing technology and providing a forum for industry-driven applied research.

To assist individuals who fall victim to identity theft. ITRC is also instrumental in raising awareness in the community about identity theft and in providing resources for the prevention of identity theft.

To create a more secure, interconnected world

SAFETY TESTING AND RESEARCH

Mental health education and advocacy

Consumer Advocacy

TO IMPROVE CONSUMERS' EXPERIENCE WITH ONLINE ADVERTISING BY LEVERAGING CONSUMER INSIGHTS AND CROSS-INDUSTRY EXPERTISE TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT NEW GLOBAL STANDARDS FOR ONLINE ADVERTISING THAT ADDRESS CONSUMER EXPECTATIONS.

ENERGY INDEPENDENCE NOW (EIN) IS THE ONLY ENVIRONMENTAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ADVANCING FUEL CELL ELECTRIC VEHICLES (FCEVs) AND RENEWABLE ENERGY STORAGE AND DEEP DECORBONIZATION. OUR ORGANIZATION ENGAGES IN COMPREHENSIVE RESEARCH, POLICY ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC OUTREACH TO PROMOTE THE WIDESPREAD ADOPTION OF A DIVERSE ZERO-EMMISSION PORTFOLIO. COMMITTED TO FIGHTING CLIMATE CHANGE AND IMPROVING AIR QUALITY, EIN BELIEVES THAT FCEVs AND BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLES (BEVs) ARE CRITICAL TO CATALYZE A RAPID TRANSITION TO A CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY.

Consumer Education and Advocacy for 439,164 members through custom educational videos, newsletters, and website updates on consumer information and alerts.

PUBLIC EDUCATION/LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY

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THE WORLD PRIVACY FORUM IS DEDICATED TO REIMAGING PRIVACY IN A DIGITAL ERA THROUGH GROUND-BREAKING, IN-DEPTH PRIVACY RESEARCH AND CONSUMER EDUCATION OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY. OUR VISION IS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, RIGHTS, AND TOOLS THEY NEED TO THEIR PRIVACY AND SHARE THEIR DIGITAL LIVES.

Training low-wage workers on workers rights, labor law, human rights and workplace/community health and safety as well as providing education and leadership development and leadership and advocacy skills to benefit their work, communities, personal and public lives.

IMPROVE HEALTHCARE BY COLLECTING, ANALYZING, AND SHARING INFORMATION ABOUT PATIENT SAFETY; AND TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE PATIENT SAFETY IMPROVEMENT ACT.

Educate the public regarding industrial safety issues.

Protect the public from rogue government agencies.

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