Consumer Federation of California
| Abbreviation | CFC |
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| Established | 1960 |
| Headquarters | 1225 Eighth Street, Suite 470 |
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Executive Director | Robert Herrell |
| Website | consumercal |
The Consumer Federation of California (CFC) is a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization founded in 1960. CFC campaigns for state and federal laws and appears at the California state legislature in support of consumer-focused regulations. The Consumer Federation of California is led by Executive Director Robert Herrell and President Richard Holober.
CFC has advocated for medical and financial privacy, the prevention of elder abuse, strengthening food and product safety laws, regulation of private, for-profit colleges, eliminating household toxins, combating false advertising and fraud and creating access to civil justice.
The organization also intervenes in proceedings of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the California Department of Insurance (CDI) and participates in other state and federal regulatory proceedings.
CFC's main activities include:
- Advocating for laws and regulations that ensure consumer protection
- Directing consumer complaints to the appropriate government or non-profit agency.
- Educating the public and decision makers about consumer issues