| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | Requires truth in packaging to help consumers compare goods |
| Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act | Assures consumers of the safety and purity of food products, drugs, and cosmetics |
| Federal Haxardous Substances Labeling Act | Requires warning labels onall products that migh be hazardous |
| Child Protections and Toy Safety Act | Bans the shippment and sale of goods intended for the use of children, including toys, that may be dangerous to children |
| Autombile Information Disclosure Act | Requires that manufactors label cars with specific information, such as milage |
| Textile Fiber Products Identification Act | Requires manufatures of textiles and fabrics to provide labels listing fiber content and other information |
| Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act | Governs consumer product warranties (guarantees) |
| Truth in Savings Act | Requires financial institutions to provided figures such as interest rates in standard form |
| Truth in Lending Act | Requires creditors to report all credit charges and interst rates to the consumer |
| Equal Credit Opportunity Act | Protects people who apply for credit from discrimination |
| Fair Credit Billing Act | Provides a procedure for consumers to follow in having billing errors corrected |
| Fair Credit Reporting Act | Controls how a person's credit history is kept, used, and shared |
| Financial Services Modernization Act | Requires financial institutions to notify customers about the kinds of information they collect about them, how that information may be used, and thier privacy rights |
| Federal Trade Commission (FTC) | Enforces laws against dishonest advertisements. It also helps protect consumer rights in the areas of credit transactions, product labeling, and privacy. |
| Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) | Works to protect the public against unreasonable risks and to develop safety standards for many household products. |
| United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) | Inspects and sets standards for meat, poultry, and canned fruits and vegetables. |
| Food and Drug Administration (FDA) | Enforces laws and regulations on the purity, quality, and labeling of food, drugs, and cosmetics. |
| Federal Communications Commission (FCC) | Regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable. It provides consumer information and addresses consumer complaints related to these areas. |
| National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) | Works to provide consumers with more choices and better quality telecommunications products and services, such as Internet, cellular, and cable service, at lower prices. |
| Federal Consumer Information Center (FCIC) | Provides information to consumers on a wide range of topics through low-cost publications, Web site, and toll-free phone assistance. |
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