Category Archives: CFC in the News
California implements anti-slavery law
by Natalia Real, FIS World News
The law was sponsored by California State Senator Darrell Steinberg and co-sponsored by the Coalition to Abolish Slavery (CAST), the Consumer Federation of California, the Alliance to Stop Slavery and End Trafficking (ASSET). Read More ›
Hidden Hazards in the Nursery
“It’s time for California to eliminate a misguided regulation that loads our furniture with toxic chemicals, and that provides no safety benefit to consumers,” said Richard Holober, Executive Director of the Consumer Federation of California. Read More ›
Consumer Protection Bills Going into Effect on January 1, 2012
“Governor Brown’s signature on these measures is a demonstration of his appreciation for common sense consumer legislation. It’s a welcome change,” said Richard Holober, Executive Director of the Consumer Federation of California. Read More ›
Dedication to disability access earns Corbett advocacy award
by Staff, San Jose Mercury News
Corbett has been honored by the Consumer Federation of California, California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform, Consumer Attorneys of California, California Public Interest Research Group, Community Resources for Independence, Alameda Justice Center, Consumer Action and California Congress of Seniors.
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Attorneys General in California, Nevada Join Forces to Investigate Mortgage Fraud
by Laura Mahoney, Reproduced with Permission from Banking Daily
Consumer Federation of California spokesman Zack Kaldveer told BNA in an e-mail the alliance is a positive step, and a direct contrast to the national talks that the two states rightfully left. Read More ›
Expired Baby Food, Formula Bill Signed Into Law
by I-10 News Team, Channel 10 News San Diego
Pan authored AB 688 with the support of the Consumer Federation of California. The bill stated that any store selling expired baby food, formula or over-the-counter medication would be fined up to $10 a day for each item sold.
Gov. Brown Signs Consumer Federation-Sponsored AB 688 (Pan)
“We applaud Governor Jerry Brown for signing an important food and drug safety bill, AB 688, by Assemblyman Richard Pan. This common sense law will protect the most vulnerable Californians – the very young and the ill,” stated Richard Holober, Executive Director of the Consumer Federation of California, sponsor of AB 688.
Governor signs Bill to ban Self-Serve Alcohol Sales in California
California Governor Jerry Brown finally signed a bill to ban alcohol sales through self-serve checkout machines in California. Read More ›
Under age alcohol purchases made more difficult
by Gar Swaffar , Digital Journal
This bill had extensive support from disparate groups throughout the state, including MADD, Consumer Federation of California, California Police Chiefs, Alcohol Justice, California’s Police Officers (PORAC), California Professional Firefighters, California Council on Alcohol Problems, California Narcotic Officers Association and many of the states religious leaders.
Sparks fly in fight over health-care regulation
by John Howard, Capitol Weekly
The debate is over AB 52 by Assemblyman Mike Feuer, D-West Hollywood, which would give the state insurance commissioner and the state’s HMO regulator the authority to approve insurers’ rates to make sure they are not unfair, excessive or discriminatory. Read More ›
Stopping the Sale of Expired Infant Formula and Medications
by Richard Holober, CFC Executive Director, California Progress Report
When embarrassing exposes don’t get an industry’s attention, regulations become necessary. AB 688 is a logical companion to federal food and drug safety standards. It’s time that retailers got the message that it is not a’ceptable to sell expired food and medication. Read More ›
Consumer Federation of California Applauds Governor’s Signing of AB 1319 (Butler) – Banning Toxic BPA in Children’s Products
“Governor Brown’s signature confirms the overwhelming scientific evidence indicating BPA is not safe for human consumption, particularly for young, developing children.” Read More ›
Calif. Extends Library Privacy Laws to E-Books
by Chloe Albanesius, PC Magazine
The bill was backed by the American Civil Liberties Union of California (ACLU) and the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), as well as Google, TechNet, and the Consumer Federation of California. Read More ›