Entries by allisonc

Inside the 2026 International Consumer Product Safety and Health Organization (ICPHSO) Conference: Where Consumer Safety Meets Accountability

February 26, 2026 in , , /by

February 26, 2026: Did you know that there are 1 billion pencils in circulation in the United States, including those ubiquitous NUMBER 2 pencils required to take the SAT exam? Pencil manufacturers even have their own industry association dedicated to safety, environmental responsibility, affordability, and compliance with recognized standards. I didn’t know that either.

“I Was Losing Pieces of My Childhood:” a Former Child Farmworker Urges Action to End Child Labor in a Speech to Be Remembered

February 24, 2026 in , , /by

February 26, 2026: The recent 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour included high-ranking officials from over 100 governments, the ILO, trade groups, and employer groups. I heard many speeches from child labor experts with decades of experience, but former NCL intern Jacqueline Aguilar, only 23 and a recent college graduate, gave by far the most compelling and poignant remarks. In 2023, Jacky interned for me at the Child Labor Coalition, a program of the National Consumers League.  She came to us through a remarkable program for former Migrant Head Start students led by the National Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Association, a member of the Child Labor Coalition.

NCL Applauds Subcommittee Passage of Safety is Not For Sale, PART Act

February 12, 2026 in , /by

February 12, 2025: Washington, DC – The House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade on Tuesday reported 12 bills to full committee that seek to improve roadway safety, strengthen American automobile manufacturing, and protect vehicle owners from unfair business practices. The National Consumers League (NCL) submitted a letter for the record, urging Congress to enact critical reforms to save lives, reduce injuries, support innovation, and spur economic growth.

Progress at Risk as Global Leaders Confront the Ongoing Child Labor Crisis

February 12, 2026 in , , /by

February 12, 2026: In Marrakech, Morocco, on Wednesday morning, the 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour opened at the Palais des Congrès to a palpable air of excitement. About 1,300 government leaders, employer groups, union leaders, and advocates against child labor attended the conference, organized by the government of Morocco with logistical assistance from the International Labour Organization (ILO). It is the first such international child labor conference since the one held in Durban, South Africa, in May of 2022.

14 Public Interest Groups Urge Meta to Act on Scam Ads

February 11, 2026 in , , /by

February 11, 2026: Washington, DC – Today, the National Consumers League and 13 other public interest groups urged Meta to implement new policies to combat the epidemic of scam ads on its platforms, which includes Facebook and Instagram. The advocacy effort comes after reporting that the company at one point projected 10% of its revenue to come from advertisements for scams and banned goods. Meta also privately estimated that the company facilitated a third of all successful scams in the United States.

NCL Issues a Second Alert to Heed Warnings About Unregulated Versions of GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs

February 4, 2026 in /by

February 4, 2026: Washington, DC – A year ago, the National Consumers League took the unusual step of flagging warnings from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and medical societies stating that compounded versions of GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists) weight-loss drugs are not FDA approved and may cause serious health problems. The purpose was to inform consumers about the potential harm posed by these drugs before Hims & Hers, a large telehealth company, aired a widely hyped television ad during the 2025 Super Bowl touting only the benefits of compounded GLP-1s.  

Strong Vehicle Safety and Fuel Standards Save Families Thousands Without Harming Affordability, Finds the National Consumers League

February 3, 2026 in , , /by

February 3, 2026: Washington, DC — A new analysis from the National Consumers League (NCL) finds that federal vehicle safety and fuel economy standards account for only a small share of vehicle prices while delivering thousands of dollars in savings per vehicle and trillions of dollars in societal benefits. The full report is available here: Sticker Shock: Uncovering the Real Drivers of Rising Vehicle Prices. 

Working Together to Stop Robocalls: A Cross-Sector Conversation

January 16, 2026 in /by

You are invited to a lunchtime discussion focused on Robocall Mitigation, hosted by the National Consumers League, with support from Verizon. Despite ongoing efforts, robocalls remain a persistent challenge for consumers and businesses alike. This event will explore how businesses, government, and advocates are working together to address the continuing problem of robocalls.