Consumer Protection Services
- Federal Trade Commission.
- Internet Crime Complaint Center.
- Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs.
- National Association of Attorneys General.
- Free Annual Credit Report.
What are the roles of consumer protection agencies?
The Agency was established to uphold the rights of consumers in Lagos State and saddled with the following functions:
- Ensure speedy redress of consumer complaints through negotiation, mediation or conciliation.
- Advise the State Government on consumer protection policies.
What is Republic Act No 7394 all about?
The principal law for consumer protection in the Philippines is the Consumer Act of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 7394). The law anchored on the basic policy of the state to protect the interests of the consumer, promote his general welfare and to establish standards of conduct for business and industry.
What is the content of Republic Act No 8504?
(a) The State shall promote public awareness about the causes, modes of transmission, consequences, means of prevention and control of HIV/AIDS through a comprehensive nationwide educational and information campaign organized and conducted by the State.
Consumer protection around the world
- Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
- United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
- EU Consumer Protection Cooperation Network (CPC)
- European Consumer Centre Network (ECC-Net)
- APEC Electronic Commerce Steering Group (AECSG)
What law and government agency can help protect you as a consumer?
the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Consumer Protection Law is an area of law managed by the Bureau of Consumer Protection and overseen by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). It protects you and me, consumers, from unethical and careless actions taken by businesses.Where can I find consumer protection in the Philippines?
CONSUMER PROTECTION in the PHILIPPINES A Country Report by: Assistant Director Jaime Lasaro L. Olmos Bureau of Trade Regulation and Consumer Protection Department of Trade and Industry (Philippines) 24-25 June 2008 Impiana Hotel KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 1987 Constitution of the Philippines
What can a Consumer Protection Agency do for You?
Consumer protection agencies. Your local state and territory consumer protection agency (sometimes called ‘consumer affairs’) can provide you with information about your rights and options. They may also be able to help negotiate a resolution between you and the seller.
Are there other government agencies in the Philippines?
Aside from the said national committees, there are other government agencies that operate in service of the Filipino people. Each of them has their official website and most offer online services for the convenience of the public. Based on an article on Ipophil, here is a list of the Philippine government agencies and national committees.
Who are the International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network?
International consumer protection The International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network (ICPEN) is an organisation composed of consumer protection authorities from over 60 countries. ICPEN’s website provides useful information on how you can resolve cross-border disputes.
