Cooperative Houseing Federation of Canada
A comprehensive site about an organization devoted to providing co-operative housing information specifically to Canadians.

Cooperative Information Super Highway
- Information about co-operatives (cooperatives), business co-operative worldwide and from all sectors of the economy, and the International Co-operative Alliance, their apex organisation

The National Consumers League
This organization sponsors the National Fraud Information Center, Internet Fraud Watch, and child labor protections.

Netcheck Commerce Bureau
Promotes ethical business practices worldwide.

The Better Contractors Bureau
Assists homeowners in search of reliable contractors who adhere to a code of ethics and offer fair pricing, good products and workmanship.

Consumers Union
Materials developed by Consumers Union's advocacy offices on a variety of consumer issues, including health care, financial services, food safety, and product safety.

Consumer Connection
Consumer law, recalls, frauds, consumer awareness. Office of Consumer Affairs, Industry Canada.

Better Business Bureau, U.S. and Canada
Helping consumers and businesses maintain an ethical marketplace.

Concerned Toyota Consumers
A site for citizens concerned about the 495 Toyota in Milford, Massachusetts, USA; regarding Toyota products.

Consumers' Protection Center (KEPKA)
KEPKA is a Greek NGO aiming to protect the rights of both the consumer and the environment as well as to improve the quality of life. It is a member of Consumers International and BEUC.

Fightback
Consumers fighting back against bad customer service, companies not replacing bad merchandise. General public opinion on good and/or bad companies and their treatment of consumers needs.

Homeowners Against Deficient Dwellings HADD
A consumer protection group for homeowners and homebuyers.

Jewellers Vigilance Canada Inc.
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.

National Assn. of Railroad Passsengers
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.

National Consumers League
The league's mission is to identify, protect, represent, and advance the economic and social interests of consumers and workers. The league is a private, nonprofit advocacy group representing consumers on marketplace and workplace issues.

ECHO: Executive Council of Home Owners
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.

Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Trading Standards Unit
Advises on and enforces a range of laws relating to the quality, quantity, price, description and safety of goods and services supplied by businesses.

Bracknell Forest Trading Standards
Information and advice about the Trading Standards Service provided by Bracknell Forest Borough Council for consumers and businesses.

National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG)
Promotes coordination and communication amont the states' chief legal officers. Includes news of consumer-oriented legal actions, what a state attorney general does, and a list of each state's attorney general.

Nonprofit Watch
Investigate public interest groups and raise issues regarding transparency, conflicts of interest, and accountability within the nonprofit community.

SafeChild.net
Project of the nonprofit Consumer Federation of America Foundation features child safety tips, consumer protection information, and recall guide.

Safety Equipment Institute
This is a safety certification organization.

Canadian Council of Better Business Bureaus
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.

California Council of Service Advocates, Inc.
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.

Consumer Insurance Advocates Association
CIAA is a non-profit member association. We are a group of insurance professionals and advocates dedicated to providing services that promote and protect individual consumer insurance rights.

Texas Watch
An organization with info on health matters.

The Better Business Bureau of the Maritime Provinces Inc.
The Better Business Bureau exists to promote mutually beneficial relationships between buyer and seller based on responsible business practices. Consumer Information, Advocacy and Protection.

Preferred Businesses of America
Organization that researches and qualifies service companies for the consumer such as roofers, plumbers, contractors, home remodelers, and many other services.

AACNCCLUB
Engine casting numbers organization.

National Institute for Consumer Education (NICE)
Consumer education benefits, consumer competency, history of consumer education in the U.S.

Household HSBC Watch
Watchdog group and activist coalition reports consumer complaints about this international financial services company.

Consumer Action
Advocacy group focuses on defending consumer rights, referring consumers to complaint-handling agencies through free hotline, publishing educational materials.

Consumer Federation of America
Consumer advocacy organization lobbying on issues such as health, insurance, financial services, agriculture, food safety, housing, firearms, product safety, and product liability.

Consumer Alert
A non-profit, non-partisan consumer group committed to protecting consumer choice and promoting economic growth.

The Satellite Legal-Rights Organization
Information, news and legal-rights help on laws concerning satellite reception in Canada.

Citizens Advice Bureau
Registered charity funded by the Government's Capital Modernisation Fund and run by volunteers. Offers advice on debt and consumer issues, benefits, housing, legal matters, employment, and immigration. Over 2800 locations in the UK, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Americans for Wholesome Foods
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.

Texas Watch
Non-partisan, advocacy organization working to improve consumer and insurance protections for Texas families. Includes issues, newsletter sign-up and consumer resources. Located in Austin.

Secure Your Healthcare
Opposes federal legislation which will exempt Association Health Plans from state consumer healthcare protection laws. Includes list of allied organizations and contact information.

International Consumer Rights Protection Council
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.

Eseal
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.

Don't Buy CDs
A consumer organization boycotting the recording industry for creating copy protected disks and shutting down file trading in violation of consumers' fair use rights.

Coalition for Consumer's Rights
Reports on issues ranging from the civil justice system, insurance costs and health care quality, to workplace and consumer safety, economic and environmental issues. Based in Chicago, Illinois.

National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA)
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.

Safebuy UK
Accreditation scheme for web retailers. Authorised by TrustUK which is supported by the UK government.

TRUSTe
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)
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.