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World Consumer Rights Day 2026: Theme, History & Rights History, theme, and core meaning of World Consumer Rights Day. Learn your 8 basic consumer rights to shop safely and avoid online scams today!

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Citizen Portal News Arizona

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2 days ago

Panel advances bill to create foreign-adversary fraud office and fund to replace compromised technology The Committee of Appropriations returned SB 13-08 with a do-pass recommendation on March 11, 2026. The bill would create a Foreign Adversary Fraud Office in the Attorney General's Office, appropriate $500,000 in FY2027, and direct transfers over $10 million into a DHS-administered rip-and-replace fund; witness Kelly Curry testified in support, citing compromised consumer technologies.

Arizona is taking a stand against foreign technology fraud by proposing a new office and fund to protect consumers from compromised devices.

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#AZ #FraudPrevention #CitizenPortal #NationalSecurity #ArizonaConsumerProtection #ConsumerSafety

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Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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3 days ago

Senate committee advances bill to ban cryptocurrency kiosks after law‑enforcement and victim testimony Following testimony from state and local law enforcement, victims and the Department of Commerce, the committee recommended passage of SF 3868 to prohibit cryptocurrency kiosks, citing frequent irrecoverable scams that disproportionately affect older Minnesotans.

A Senate committee in Minnesota is taking a stand against cryptocurrency kiosks, labeling them as "the center of fraud" after harrowing testimonies from victims and law enforcement.

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#MN #FraudPrevention #ElderlyVictims #CitizenPortal #MinnesotaConsumerProtection #ConsumerSafety

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Santa Monica Daily Press

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5 days ago

California regulators are cracking down on a Santa Monica online retailer after jewelry sold through its site was found to contain excessive levels of lead.

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#SantaMonica #ConsumerSafety #LeadExposure #CaliforniaNews #PublicHealth #SMDP #BreakingNews

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Public News Service

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5 days ago

Arizona consumer watchdogs warn of increasing product recalls Public News Service (PNS) is a member-supported news service that advocates journalism in the public interest. PNS's network of state-based news services distribute high quality public interest news…

402 product recalls in 2025. One every 21 hours. Double the rate of 2024. The @cpsc.gov can't even force a recall without going to court — and that takes years.

When did you last check the recall list?
#ConsumerSafety #ProductRecall #CPSC #PublicHealth

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Citizen Portal News Utah

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1 week ago

House adopts measure restricting kratom extracts, preserves limited access to pure-leaf products After hours of debate and failed amendments, the Utah House passed Senate Bill 45 to restrict extracted and adulterated kratom products, allow defined pure‑leaf kratom under registration and retail limits, raise the purchase age to 21 and increase penalties. The measure passed 63–10 and will return to the Senate.

Utah's House just passed a significant bill to restrict kratom extracts while keeping access to pure-leaf products—what does this mean for your health and the local industry?

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#UT #LegislativeReform #CitizenPortal #SubstanceRegulation #ConsumerSafety

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Citizen Portal News Florida

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1 week ago

DeSantis convenes roundtable, urges Florida'led AI safeguards to protect children At a Tallahassee roundtable, Governor DeSantis and experts pressed for state safeguards for consumer-facing AI, citing parental testimony about chatbot harms and outlining Senate proposals on deepfakes, parental controls, labeling and data protections.

Governor DeSantis is leading the charge for state-level AI safeguards in Florida, emphasizing the urgent need to protect children from rapid technological advancements.

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#FL #CitizenPortal #ConsumerSafety #ChildWellbeing #AIProtection

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Pure Tech

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2 weeks ago

Chocolate 'Boner' Syrup Recalled for Actually Containing Viagra Ingredient This week, Lockout Supplements issued a voluntary recall of its "Boner Bears Chocolate Syrup" for having unlabeled amounts of sildenafil.

Chocolate ‘Boner’ Syrup Recalled for Actually Containing Viagra Ingredient #Technology #Other #RecallNews #ConsumerSafety #HealthAlerts

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Citizen Portal News Connecticut

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2 weeks ago

Doctors, advocates press for age limits on diet/muscle supplements and shield-law labeling protections; industry warns of overbreadth Clinicians and mental‑health experts urged an age restriction on certain diet and muscle‑building supplements and stronger protections for prescription labels used for reproductive and gender‑affirming care; trade groups warned the supplement restriction is overbroad and enforcement‑heavy.

Health experts are calling for urgent legislation to protect youth from dangerous diet pills and to enhance privacy for reproductive care prescriptions.

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#CT #CitizenPortal #ConsumerSafety #HealthRegulation

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Shop Sale

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2 weeks ago

Quick check: take 30 seconds to search the item name + “recall” before buying a big discount. A cheap price isn’t worth a safety issue. #OnlineShopping #ConsumerSafety

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Citizen Portal News Oklahoma

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3 weeks ago

Alba forum: State lawmakers weigh tighter rules for medical-marijuana growers and edibles At a Community Coffee in Alba, a state legislator described proposals to keep the grower cap at 2,500, add per-license bonds to a cleanup/revolving fund, and require edibles labeling and limits on child-appealing shapes to reduce accidental ingestion.

State lawmakers are pushing for stricter regulations on medical marijuana, targeting grow operations and edible products to enhance safety and accountability.

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#AlfalfaCounty #OK #CivicAccountability #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #AlfalfaCountyMarijuana #ConsumerSafety

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Hemp Beverage Alliance

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3 weeks ago

Two cans shouldn’t tell two stories. Clear, consistent labeling protects consumers and the category.

Learn more about HBA's suggested labeling policies: https://www.hempbeveragealliance.org/labeling

The #FutureOfDrinking is #HempInfused
#Policy #Labels #DrinkResponsibly #ConsumerSafety

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Citizen Portal News Ohio

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3 weeks ago

Resident urges Newark to consider fireworks regulation after nearby explosion kills eight A resident asked the council to consider regulating consumer fireworks after a recent explosion that killed eight people; she said local stores sell fireworks and unsafe use is escalating.

A tragic explosion linked to fireworks has claimed eight lives, sparking urgent calls for safety regulations in Newark.

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Citizen Portal News Virginia

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3 weeks ago

Committee reports SB 106 as amended to tighten tianeptine product definition SB 106 was reported as amended (10–0) after counsel and sponsor clarified the statutory definition for 'tianeptine product' to cover any product marketed for human consumption containing tianeptine and added language that prosecution under this section does not preclude other prosecutions.

Virginia's Senate Bill 106 aims to crack down on dangerous tianeptine products, ensuring stricter definitions and accountability for sellers.

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#VA #LegislativeReform #CitizenPortal #ConsumerSafety #VirginiaPublicHealth #SubstanceAbuse

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DenounceThis

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3 weeks ago

PA - HB1460 Providing for approval from the Department of Health and the Office of Attorney General before certain transactions involving health care entities within this Commonwealth.

PA’s HB 1460 passed the House 121-82 but remains stalled in a Senate committee as of Feb 2026. If signed, it’ll ban predatory leasebacks and let the Attorney General block "raids" from #PrivateEquityVultures like LGP (5/5)

#ConsumerSafety #ProspectMedical

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Hemp Beverage Alliance

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3 weeks ago

Hemp beverage policy changes fast. Sign up for HBA emails to track regulatory updates, events, and advocacy opportunities. Subscribe: hempbeveragealliance.org

The #FutureOfDrinking is #HempInfused

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ICPHSO (Intl Consumer Product Health & Safety Organization

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3 weeks ago

Don't Miss the Final day of the #ICPHSO 2026 Annual Symposium — Thursday, Feb 26, 2026!
First-ever live Mock Trial + Plenary Sessions on AI, Consumer Ed, Protecting Older Consumers & Safe Shopping.
Looking ahead to 2027 in the Washington, D.C. area.
#ICPHSO #ProductSafety #ConsumerSafety #AI

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Citizen Portal News Wyoming

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3 weeks ago

Plug‑in solar bill stalls after safety and utility concerns A bill to allow 1,200‑watt plug‑in solar devices without full interconnection failed to move out of the Transportation committee after utilities and an electrical engineer raised safety, backfeed and inspection concerns; proponents cited recent UL standards and anti‑islanding technology.

A proposed bill to allow small plug-in solar systems has hit a roadblock after safety concerns from utilities raise alarms about potential risks for renters and low-income households.

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#WY #CitizenPortal #EnergyAccess #ConsumerSafety #RenewableEnergy

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Daily Trend Mirror

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3 weeks ago

Yuvraj Poha Viral Video; Workers Sitting on Chivda While Packing, Sparks Hygiene Row Yuvraj Poha viral video shows workers sitting on chivda while packing, sparking hygiene concerns in New Delhi. Here’s what we know about the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India response and p...

Yuvraj Poha Viral Video; Workers Sitting on Chivda While Packing, Sparks Hygiene Row
#YuvrajPoha #ViralVideo #FoodSafety #HygieneMatters #IndiaNews #FSSAI #ConsumerSafety #BreakingNews #FoodAlert #SocialMediaBuzz
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Citizen Portal News Virginia

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3 weeks ago

House approves regulated cannabis retail framework, sponsor says it will replace a 'mess' House Bill 642, designed to regulate retail cannabis sales through testing, packaging and local zoning authority, passed the House 65–32 after the sponsor described the measure as a phased approach to replace an unregulated market and protect public health.

Virginia's House just passed a pivotal bill aimed at transforming the chaotic cannabis market into a safe, regulated retail system to protect consumers and public health.

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#VA #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #ConsumerSafety #RegulatoryReform #VirginiaCannabis

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New York, New England News

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3 weeks ago

New York begins planning for data center boom, and its strain on the electric grid Gov. Kathy Hochul says she wants tech companies to foot the bill for the mammoth energy costs that come with the facilities.

NY wants tech companies including data centers to cover massive energy use costs. State will review policies to prevent higher bills for consumers.

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Citizen Portal News Vermont

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1 month ago

Committee hears regulators and retailers debate potency caps, package limits and transaction sizes Regulators and a dispensary owner told the committee lifting certain potency caps may reduce unsafe dilution practices; the draft would raise per‑package THC limits and increase transaction possession limits, prompting requests for comparative data and public‑health testimony.

Regulators are pushing to lift potency caps on cannabis products, arguing that current limits may compromise public health by encouraging unsafe dilution practices.

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#VT #VermontCannabis #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #ConsumerSafety #RegulatoryReform

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Citizen Portal News US

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1 month ago

FDA explains mandatory adverse‑event reporting for industry and launches cosmetics dashboard with caveats FDA detailed industry timelines for serious adverse‑event reporting (15 business days), record‑retention requirements (six years), submission pathways (ESG, SRP, MedWatch forms), and a public FAERS cosmetics dashboard; officials cautioned that reports do not prove causation.

The FDA is cracking down on serious adverse event reporting in the cosmetics industry, requiring submissions within just 15 business days—are you ready for the new rules?

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#US #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #FDACosmetics #RegulatoryCompliance #ConsumerSafety

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Citizen Portal News Wyoming

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1 month ago

Sponsor says virtual-currency kiosks are a fraud vector; bill would add guardrails for operators Representative Clauston told the House his bill would create consumer protections for virtual-currency kiosks after law-enforcement reports of scams; he said his county lost $3 million to kiosk fraud last year. The House introduced the bill and sent it to Revenue committee.

Wyoming's House Bill 75 aims to protect consumers from the $3 million lost to fraud through virtual-currency kiosks, introducing vital transparency and accountability measures.

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#WY #FraudPrevention #CitizenPortal #ConsumerSafety #TransparencyInRegulations

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Citizen Portal News Michigan

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1 month ago

Wayne County commission urges state, federal action to remove toxic chemicals from hair and beauty products Commissioner Baker McCormick introduced and the commission approved a resolution urging the Michigan Legislature and U.S. Congress to require ingredient disclosure, clear labeling and bans on known carcinogens in hair and beauty products that disproportionately affect Black women.

Wayne County is taking a stand against toxic chemicals in beauty products, demanding action from lawmakers to protect the health of Black women.

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#WayneCounty #MI #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #CivicEngagement #ConsumerSafety #WayneCountyBeauty

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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1 month ago

Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee advances 11 bills, sends most to next committees In an executive session the committee considered 11 bills on data centers, AI, cultural‑resource protection, transmission authority, fuels and product safety; most received due‑pass recommendations and were sent to Ways and Means or Rules for further action.

The Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee has just advanced 11 crucial bills, tackling everything from data center fees to AI oversight and cultural-resource protections.

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#WA #EnergyPolicy #CitizenPortal #CulturalResourceProtection #ConsumerSafety

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Citizen Portal News Virginia

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1 month ago

Virginia Senate approves package of bills on bias training, tenant protections, food-allergy labeling and other measures On Feb. 3, 2026, the Virginia Senate passed a series of bills including a mandate for bias-reduction training for licensed clinicians, a 14-day waiting period for some tenant eviction actions, and new labeling and guidance requirements for restaurant carryout and delivery allergy modifications.

The Virginia Senate just passed landmark bills aimed at reducing health disparities, enhancing tenant protections, and improving food allergy safety—transforming lives across the state!

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EDANA, the voice of nonwovens

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1 month ago

EDANA’s Stewardship Programme: championing safety and transparency EDANA’s Stewardship Programme enhances safety and transparency in absorbent hygiene products through voluntary standards, rigorous testing, and consumer education, fostering trust and industry credibi...

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Observe Lebanon

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1 month ago

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On January 28, 2026, Lebanon's State Security raided a Bir Hassan company selling expired weight loss supplements, sealing the warehouse and detaining the owner. This reflects ongoing efforts to uphold health regulations in the pharmaceutical sector.

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Citizen Portal News Virginia

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1 month ago

Bill would require VDH food-allergy notices and multilingual restaurant postings SB 248 would require the Virginia Department of Health to publish a food-allergy notice in the top six non-English languages and require restaurants to post employee-accessible notices in available languages; senators asked whether signs must be updated when staff change language skills.

Virginia is taking a crucial step towards food safety by introducing a bill that mandates multilingual food-allergy notices in restaurants to protect diners from allergic reactions.

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