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The Better Business Bureau
The umbrella organization for the Better Business Bureau was founded in 1912 and today is supported by 230,000 local business members. The site contains consumer and business information on topics such as Scam Alerts and Advisories, Truth and Accuracy in Advertising, Charity Monitoring and Donor Education, Consumer and Business Education and marketplace complaints and inquiries. -
Consumer Product Safety Commission
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is an independent federal regulatory agency created in 1972 by Congress in the Consumer Product Safety Act. The commission enforces regulations involving safety and flammability issues for textile products. -
FEDWORLD
The National Technical Information Services (NTIS) introduced Fedworld in November 1992 to help with the challenge of accessing government information on-line. Fedworld provides a comprehensive central access point for locating and acquiring government information, and can help you keep up with the flood of information worldwide. -
International Organization for Standardization
The ISO is a worldwide federation of national standard bodies from some 100 countries. ISO is a non-government organization established in 1947. It's mission is to promote the development of standardization and related activities in the world with a view to facilitating the international exchange of goods and services and developing cooperation in the spheres of intellectual, scientific, technological, and economic activity. -
National Fraud Information Center
The NFIC is a project of the National Consumer League, America's oldest non-profit consumer organization. The NFIC helps consumers report fraud and offers helpful advice on how to avoid becoming a victim. A toll free number in the U.S, 1-800-876-7060, provides consumers with answers to questions about mail or telephone solicitations and information on reporting fraud. -
Oak Ridge Centers For Manufacturing Technology Textile Program
The ORCMT Program matches technical resources from the U.S. Department of Energy facilities in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to industry problems and concerns for the Integrated Textile Industry (Fiber/Textile/Apparel/Retail). A variety of work arrangements can be made between the DOE and the Integrated Textile Industry, including Cooperation Research and Development Agreements (CRADA's), User Facility Agreements, Regional Outreach Programs, and direct funding. -
The Organization of American States
The OAS is the world's oldest regional organization. It is the principal forum in the hemisphere for dialogue on political, economic, and social issues. Each country in the Americas is a member. The purpose of the Trade Unit is to strengthen the capability of the organization dealing with trade issues. -
OTEXA
The U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Textiles and Apparel -
U. S. Federal Trade Commission
The Federal Trade Commission enforces a variety of federal antitrust and consumer protection laws. The Commission seeks to ensure that the nation's markets function competitively, and are vigorous, efficient, and free of undue restrictions. The Commission also works to enhance the smooth operation of the marketplace by eliminating acts or practices that are unfair or deceptive. -
U.S. Government Printing Office Web Site
This site is the pathway to federal government information. Search the full text of the Federal Register, Congressional Record, Congressional Bills, and other federal government information on-line. You can also locate and access, or purchase, information published by the U.S. Congress, federal agencies, and federal courts.
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