International and

National Consumer
Protection Agencies
MODULE 5
After going through
this module, you are
expected to:
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Identifies national and
international government agencies
1
and private organizations that
implement programs for consumer
protection.
INTERNATIONAL
World Health Organization
GOVERNMENT (WHO)
CONSUMER
REGULATION
is a specialized agency of the United
Nations responsible for international

AGENCIES
public health.
INTERNATIONAL
Consumer Financial
GOVERNMENT Protection Bureau
CONSUMER
REGULATION
ensures consumers have the correct
information needed to select the best

AGENCIES
financial services that they will benefit
from such as credit cards, student loans,
and mortgages.
INTERNATIONAL
Consumer Product Safety
GOVERNMENT Commission
CONSUMER
REGULATION
is an independent agency that seeks to
evaluate the safety of consumer products,

AGENCIES
developing standards and conducting
research as it pertains to safety.
INTERNATIONAL
Food and Drug
GOVERNMENT Administration (FDA)
CONSUMER
REGULATION is responsible for safeguarding public

AGENCIES
health & safety and protecting the public
health through the enforcement of its
standards.
INTERNATIONAL
Securities and Exchange
GOVERNMENT Commission (SEC)
CONSUMER
REGULATION
is responsible in regulating the market for
stock and bonds to protect investors.

AGENCIES
INTERNATIONAL
Environmental Protection
GOVERNMENT Agency (EPA)
CONSUMER
REGULATION
works with businesses to reduce pollution
and make our environment healthier.

AGENCIES
INTERNATIONAL
Occupational Safety and
GOVERNMENT Health Administration
CONSUMER (OSHA)
REGULATION assures the safety and health of workers

AGENCIES
by setting and encouraging continual
improvement in workplace safety and
health.
INTERNATIONAL
The International
GOVERNMENT Association of Traffic and
CONSUMER Safety Sciences
REGULATION promote the development of ideal

AGENCIES
transportation system through prompt
undertaking of traffic and safety-related
research activities, hosting of global
research conferences, active support of
publicity and publication activities, and
bestowing awards and grants for
transportation-related research,
education and other activities
INTERNATIONAL
Federal Communication
GOVERNMENT Commission
CONSUMER
REGULATION
is responsible to regulates interstate and
international communications by radio,

AGENCIES
television, wire, satellite, and cable.
INTERNATIONAL
Department of Agriculture
GOVERNMENT (DA)
CONSUMER
REGULATION
is responsible for the promotion of the
country’s agricultural development and it

AGENCIES
provides policy framework, public
investment, and support services needed
for domestic and export-oriented
businesses.
INTERNATIONAL
Equal Employment
GOVERNMENT Opportunity Commission
CONSUMER
REGULATION
is responsible for the fair and equitable
treatment of employees about hiring,

AGENCIES
firing, and promotions and protects
workers.
 NATIONAL
GOVERNMENT
CONSUMER
REGULATION
AGENCIES
Foreign Trade
Service Corps
-promotes the initiatives of the DTI,
specifically on trade and investment
promotions and it works internationally to
connect Philippine companies and investors.
Department of
Health (DOH)
-is the executive department of the
Government of the Philippines responsible for
ensuring access to basic public health
services by all Filipinos through the provision
of quality health care and the regulation of all
health services and products.
The
Department of
Education
-provides not just consumer education and
information, but also basic education needed
from Kinder to Grade 12.
Department of
Trade and
Industry (DTI)
-is tasked to foster a competitive and
innovative industry and services sector that
contributes to job generation and to advance
the rights and responsibilities of consumers.
Bangko
Sentral ng
Pilipinas
- is responsible for consumer credit
transactions extended by banks and other
financial intermediates.