Office of Consumer Affairs
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An Office of Consumer Affairs most often refers to a government office dealing with matters of consumer protection
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In different jurisdictions, it may be referred to as a department, an office, a ministry or a more local title.
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Consumer protection
Consumer protection laws designed to ensure fair trade competition and the free flow of truthful information in the marketplace. The laws are designed to prevent businesses that engage in fraud or specified unfair practices from gaining an advantage over competitors and may provide additional...
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In different jurisdictions, it may be referred to as a department, an office, a ministry or a more local title.
Examples are:
- California Department of Consumer AffairsCalifornia Department of Consumer AffairsThe California Department of Consumer Affairs is a department under the California State and Consumer Services Agency. DCA's stated mission is to serve the interests of California's consumers by ensuring a standard of professionalism in key industries and promoting informed consumer practices...
- Swedish Consumer AgencySwedish Consumer AgencySwedish Consumer Agency is a Swedish government agency that answers to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Affairs...
- Federal Trade CommissionFederal Trade CommissionThe Federal Trade Commission is an independent agency of the United States government, established in 1914 by the Federal Trade Commission Act...
Bureau of Consumer Protection (part of the US Commerce department) - Federal Ministry for Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection (Germany)Federal Ministry for Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection (Germany)The Federal Ministry for Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection is a ministry in Germany. Its headquarters are located in Bonn with a second major office in Berlin...
- Office of Consumer Affairs (Canada)Office of Consumer Affairs (Canada)The Office of Consumer Affairs is a Canadian government agency of Industry Canada which is responsible for consumer protection and promotion. The OCA is mandated to these responsibilities by building trust in the marketplace so that consumers can both protect themselves and be able to confidently...
- Industry Canada government agency