Consumer protection is the practice of safeguarding buyers of goods and services, and the public, against unfair practices in the marketplace. Consumer protection measures are often established by law
Sign showing Code of Buyers. Fuel outlet, Jaipur
Code of Seller. Fuel outlet, Jaipur
Consumer protection laws often mandate the posting of notices, such as this one which appears in all automotive repair shops in California.
The Federal Trade Commission is an independent agency of the United States government whose principal mission is the enforcement of civil antitrust law and the promotion of consumer protection. It sha
Consumer protection
…in the marketplace and pursue complaints against businesses. Entities that promote consumer protection include government organizations (such as the Federal Trade Commission in the United States), self-regulating business organizations (such as the Better Business Bureaus in the US, Canada, England, etc.), and non-governmental…
Apex Building, built in 1938 (FTC headquarters) in Washington, DC
Federal Trade Commission entrance doorway in Washington, DC
Andrew N. Ferguson, FTC Commissioner