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© South-Western Educational Publishing Chapter 29 Consumer Protection Laws to Protect Consumers Agencies to Protect Consumers
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GOALS © South-Western Educational Publishing Lesson 29.1 Laws to Protect Consumers Describe your rights as set forth in the Consumer Bill of Rights. Describe the protections provided by major federal consumer protection laws.
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© South-Western Educational Publishing The Consumer Bill of Rights The right to safety The right to be informed The right to choose The right to be heard The right to redress The right to consumer education
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© South-Western Educational Publishing Federal Consumer Protection Laws Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 Flammable Fabrics Act of 1953 Meat Inspection Laws Hazardous Substances Labeling Act of 1960 Kefauver-Harris Drug Amendment of 1962 Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act of 1965
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© South-Western Educational Publishing Federal Consumer Protection Laws National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 Child Protection and Toy Safety Act of 1966 Fair Packaging and Labeling Act of 1966 Permanent Care Labeling Rule of 1972 Toy Safety Act/Generic Drug Act (1984)
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© South-Western Educational Publishing Federal Consumer Protection Laws Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 Family and Educational Rights and Privacy Act Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
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GOALS © South-Western Educational Publishing Lesson 29.2 Agencies to Protect Consumers Identify national sources of consumer information and assistance. List and describe state and local agencies and private consumer assistance. Explain how to contact public officials to express opinions.
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© South-Western Educational Publishing Sources of Consumer Protection Federal agencies State and local assistance Private organizations Consumer advocates Public officials
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© South-Western Educational Publishing Federal Agencies Department of Agriculture National Institute of Standards and Technology Food and Drug Administration Consumer Product Safety Commission Federal Communications Commission Federal Trade Commission United States Postal Inspection Service Federal Aviation Administration Securities and Exchange Commission
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