Federal Trade Commission Resources

These Federal Trade Commission: Energy and Environment Web pages compile FTC information regarding energy and environment topics such as labeling and advertising of fuel and automotive products, marketing claims concerning carbon offsets and renewable energy certificates, and EnergyGuide labels for home appliances, plumbing, and lighting products. In addition to consumer and business education materials, they also contain rulings and statutes, press releases and announcements, and other government documents.

Consumer Rights

Consumers International

Website for this "global federation of consumer organisations dedicated to the protection and promotion of consumer's rights worldwide through empowering national consumer groups and campaigning at the international level."

Features industry and regional reports, policy recommendations, and other material about consumer topics such as corporate social responsibility, food safety, World Consumer Rights Day (in March), and international standards.

URL: http://www.consumersinternational.org/

National Consumer Protection Week - February 4-10

National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) NCPW highlights consumer protection and education efforts around the country. This site provides links to "information from federal, state, and local government agencies, and national consumer advocacy organizations" on the topics of consumers, business information, and international organizations. Also includes links to previous NCPW websites back to 1999. In English and Spanish. From consumer.gov, the "source for consumer information from the federal government."
URL: http://www.consumer.gov/ncpw/