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AACNCCLUB
Engine casting numbers organization.
http://www.aacncclub.com/
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Better Business Bureau, U.S. and Canada
Helping consumers and businesses maintain an ethical marketplace.
http://www.bbb.org/
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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.
http://www.canadiancouncilbbb.ca
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Consumer Action
Advocacy group focuses on defending consumer rights, referring consumers to complaint-handling agencies through free hotline, publishing educational materials.
http://www.consumer-action.org/
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Consumer Alert
A non-profit, non-partisan consumer group committed to protecting consumer choice and promoting economic growth.
http://www.consumeralert.org/
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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.
http://www.consumerfed.org
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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.
http://www.consumersunion.org/
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Cooperative Houseing Federation of Canada
A comprehensive site about an organization devoted to providing co-operative housing information specifically to Canadians.
http://www.chfc.ca/
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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.
http://echo-ca.org
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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.
http://www.eseal.co.uk
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Homeowners Against Deficient Dwellings HADD
A consumer protection group for homeowners and homebuyers.
http://www.hadd.com
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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.
http://www.icrpc.org/
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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.
http://www.jewellersvigilance.ca/
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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.
http://www.naca.net/
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Netcheck Commerce Bureau
Promotes ethical business practices worldwide.
http://www.netcheck.com/
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Nonprofit Watch
Investigate public interest groups and raise issues regarding transparency, conflicts of interest, and accountability within the nonprofit community.
http://www.nonprofitwatch.org/
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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.
http://www.preferredbiz.com
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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.
http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/rbwm/
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Safebuy UK
Accreditation scheme for web retailers. Authorised by TrustUK which is supported by the UK government.
http://www.safebuy.org.uk/
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Safety Equipment Institute
This is a safety certification organization.
http://www.seinet.org/
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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.
http://www.bbbmp.ca
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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.
http://www.the-bcb.net
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The National Consumers League
This organization sponsors the National Fraud Information Center, Internet Fraud Watch, and child labor protections.
http://www.natlconsumersleague.org/
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The Satellite Legal-Rights Organization
Information, news and legal-rights help on laws concerning satellite reception in Canada.
http://www.legal-rights.org
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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.
http://www.truste.com/
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