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Consumer Protection Agencies Unit 11: PFL Consumer Protection Agencies

Protection Agencies Better Business Bureau (BBB) – reports on bus Bureau of Competition – makes sure ppl have large selection of g/s Bureau of Consumer Protection (BCP) – part of FTC / protects against deception Child Safety Protection Act – toys have to have warning labels & other restrictions

Protection Agencies Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) – sets product safety standards Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – protects natural resources Federal Trade Commission (FTC) – agency to promote consumer protection

Protection Agencies Food & Drug Administration (FDA) – food and drug safety Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) – protects stock / financial investors United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) – makes policy on farming & food