Federal Agencies and Consumerism

Question 1

FTC

Answer 1

• Federal Trade Commision
• Promotes competition by enforcing laws against monopolies, price fixing, false advertising, and other illegal business practices -Regulates labeling of products and -Protects the public against violations of consumer credit laws

Question 2

USPS

Answer 2

• U.S. Postal Service
• Through its Inspection Services, protects public from mail fraud and other violations of postal laws -Through Consumer Advocate’s office, acts on complaints and -Provides information on schemes used to cheat the public

Question 3

USDA

Answer 3

U.S. Department of Agriculture

-Inspects and grades meat, fish, poultry, dairy products, and fruits and vegetables through the department’s Food Safety and Quality Service -Ensures that food production in sanitary and that products are labeled truthfully

Question 4

FDA

Answer 4

Food and Drug Administration (Department of Health and Human Services) -Protects the public against impure and unsafe foods, drugs, and cosmetics -Researches and tests new products in these areas and ensure accurate labeling -Publishes FDA Consumer magazine and maintains regional consumer affairs offices

Question 5

EEOC

Answer 5

Equal Employee Opportunity Commision- Responsible for working to reduce discrimination based on religion, gender, race, national origin, or age

Question 6

EPA

Answer 6

• Enviornmental Protection Agency
• Develops and enforces enviornmental standards for air, water, and toxic waste

Question 7

NRC

Answer 7

• Nuclear Regulatory Commission
• Regulates the nuclear power industry; licenses and oversees the design, construction, and opteration of nuclear power plants