Nonprofit Watch
nonprofitwatch.org
Investigate public interest groups and raise issues regarding transparency, conflicts of interest, and accountability within the nonprofit community.
Eseal
eseal.co.uk
Eseal is an association committed to raising the basic standards of e-commerce and internet shopping in the UK. Includes details for membership and directory.
ECHO: Executive Council of Home Owners
echo-ca.org
The Executive Council of Homeowners (ECHO) is a nonprofit membership corporation dedicated to assisting California homeowners associations. ECHO provides help to homeowners associations on many fronts: finances, legal issues, insurance, maintenance, and management. Members receive help through conferences, trade shows, seminars, a 48-page monthly magazine, and publications.
Cooperative Houseing Federation of Canada
chfc.ca
A comprehensive site about an organization devoted to providing co-operative housing information specifically to Canadians.
National Assn. of Railroad Passsengers
narprail.org
This national organization, does not represent the interest of those who are advocating the revival of old steam trains; but preferably modern, economically viable, and environmentally safe surface transportation.
Don't Buy CDs
sky.prohosting.com
A consumer organization boycotting the recording industry for creating copy protected disks and shutting down file trading in violation of consumers' fair use rights.
Canadian Council of Better Business Bureaus
canadiancouncilbbb.ca
The Canadian Council of Better Business Bureaus (CCBBB) is located in Ottawa , Ontario, Canada, and is the governing body of the 14 Better Business Bureaus across Canada.
Consumer Action
consumer-action.org
Advocacy group focuses on defending consumer rights, referring consumers to complaint-handling agencies through free hotline, publishing educational materials.
Cooperative Information Super Highway
coop.org
Information about cooperatives, and the International Cooperative Alliance.
Americans for Wholesome Foods
facts-about-food.org
Coalition of organizations, businesses and individuals committed to empowering customers and consumers with actionable information regarding the consumption of wholesome food and beverages. Includes membership information.
Secure Your Healthcare
secureyourhealthcare.org
Opposes federal legislation which will exempt Association Health Plans from state consumer healthcare protection laws. Includes list of allied organizations and contact information.
The Satellite Legal-Rights Organization
legal-rights.org
Information, news and legal-rights help on laws concerning satellite reception in Canada.
Better Business Bureau, U.S. and Canada
bbb.org
Helping consumers and businesses maintain an ethical marketplace.
Citizens Advice Bureau
citizensadvice.org.uk
Helps people resolve their money, legal and other problems by providing information and advice, and by influencing policymakers.
Safebuy UK
safebuy.org.uk
Accreditation scheme for web retailers. Authorised by TrustUK which is supported by the UK government.
Bracknell Forest Trading Standards
bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Information and advice about the Trading Standards Service provided by Bracknell Forest Borough Council for consumers and businesses.
Safety Equipment Institute
seinet.org
This is a safety certification organization.
Homeowners Against Deficient Dwellings HADD
hadd.com
A consumer protection group for homeowners and homebuyers.
Consumer Connection
strategis.ic.gc.ca
Consumer law, recalls, frauds, consumer awareness. Office of Consumer Affairs, Industry Canada.
California Council of Service Advocates, Inc.
home.earthlink.net
A non-profit advocacy and consumer rights group, organized under IRC & 501(c)(4). Facilitates self-help resource workshops, complaint resolution; monitors ethical standards in delivery of quality level consumer and public services.
Jewellers Vigilance Canada Inc.
jewellersvigilance.ca
A non-profit association dedicated to the betterment of the jewelry industry in Canada by advancing ethical practices within the industry and promoting consumer protection by assisting government and law enforcement agencies with issues ranging from misleading advertising and misrepresentation to smuggling and trademark infringement.
Consumers Union
consumersunion.org
Materials developed by Consumers Union's advocacy offices on a variety of consumer issues, including health care, financial services, food safety, and product safety.
The Better Contractors Bureau
the-bcb.net
Assists homeowners in search of reliable contractors who adhere to a code of ethics and offer fair pricing, good products and workmanship.
The Better Business Bureau of the Maritime Provinces Inc.
bbbmp.ca
The Better Business Bureau exists to promote mutually beneficial relationships between buyer and seller based on responsible business practices. Consumer Information, Advocacy and Protection.
National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA)
naca.net
An association of more than 1000 attorneys and consumer advocates who have a wide range of experience curbing abusive and predatory business practices and promoting justice for consumers.
Household HSBC Watch
householdwatch.com
Watchdog group and activist coalition reports consumer complaints about this international financial services company.
The National Consumers League
natlconsumersleague.org
This organization sponsors the National Fraud Information Center, Internet Fraud Watch, and child labor protections.
Netcheck Commerce Bureau
netcheck.com
Promotes ethical business practices worldwide.
Texas Watch
texaswatch.org
An organization with info on health matters.
Preferred Businesses of America
preferredbiz.com
Organization that researches and qualifies service companies for the consumer such as roofers, plumbers, contractors, home remodelers, and many other services.
Consumer Federation of America
consumerfed.org
Consumer advocacy organization lobbying on issues such as health, insurance, financial services, agriculture, food safety, housing, firearms, product safety, and product liability.
International Consumer Rights Protection Council
icrpc.org
Provides guidance and help to take action through the Consumer Court against the defaulter whether it is a manufacturer, dealer, educational institute or service provider. Based in India.
TRUSTe
truste.com
Independent, non-profit, global initiative aimed at building trust and confidence in online transactions through the adoption of a branded trustmark informing users of how personal information is handled by online organizations.
Consumer Support Networks (CSN)
csnconnect.org.uk
UK. Overarching network working to provide access to expert and accurate consumer advice and to creating a trading environment which encourages a customer-focused approach. As a group CSN members work together to ensure that good quality consumer advice is accessible by a whole community.
AACNCCLUB
aacncclub.com
Engine casting numbers organization.
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Trading Standards Unit
tradingstandards.gov.uk
Advises on and enforces a range of laws relating to the quality, quantity, price, description and safety of goods and services supplied by businesses.