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NCL among one of many organizations expressing concern for the growing catalytic converter theft problem
/in Consumer Protection, Featured Home - Consumer Protection, Press release, Statement consumer, consumer protection, press release, press releases, Sally Greenberg press_releases Letters, Press Releases, Statements, Statements (cont.) /by sepidehkAugust 29, 2024: Today, the National Consumers League, along with many other organizations representing a cross-section of industry and interested stakeholders, signed a letter to the chairs of both the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation expressing their strong support of an amendment to combat the growing national problem of catalytic converter theft.
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“Congress just put America last”— NCL slams Senate for undermining clean air, consumer rights
/in Featured Home - Consumer Protection Press Releases, Statements /by Lisa McDonaldMay 22, 2025: Washington, DC – Today, the United States Senate passed three Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions that restrict states’ rights to establish robust tailpipe emission standards. Having passed the House of Representatives, these resolutions will now go to the President’s desk for signature.
NCL urges FDA and consumers to take action as GLP-1 shortage ends, but “infodemic” continues
/in Featured Home - Food & Nutrition, Featured Home - Your Health, Press release Press Releases, Statements /by Lisa McDonaldMay 21, 2025: Washington, DC — Despite the end of the GLP-1 shortage and May 22 FDA-issued deadline for companies to stop mass compounding of the products, the National Consumers League (NCL) is concerned that the epidemic of GLP-1 misinformation will continue to confuse consumers with fake products that can put their health at risk. Both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and consumers have roles to play in responding to the “infodemic.”
NCL urges FDA and consumers to take action as GLP-1 shortage ends, but “infodemic” continues
/in Featured Home - Food & Nutrition, Featured Home - Your Health, Press release Press Releases, Statements /by Lisa McDonaldMay 21, 2025: Washington, DC — Despite the end of the GLP-1 shortage and May 22 FDA-issued deadline for companies to stop mass compounding of the products, the National Consumers League (NCL) is concerned that the epidemic of GLP-1 misinformation will continue to confuse consumers with fake products that can put their health at risk. Both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and consumers have roles to play in responding to the “infodemic.”
NCL applauds West Virginia lawmakers for food dye/additives ban bill
/in Featured Home - Food & Nutrition, Press release Press Releases, Statements /by Lisa McDonaldMarch 19, 2025: Washington, DC – The National Consumers League (NCL) applauds West Virginia lawmakers for the passage of House Bill 2354. This bipartisan legislation amends the State Code regarding adulterated food and drugs, banning harmful food additives and dyes in processed food products sold in the state. Among the banned substances are Red Dye No. 3, Yellow Dye No. 5, Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA), Propylparaben, Red Dye No. 40, Yellow Dye No. 6, Blue Dye No. 1, Blue Dye No. 2, and Green Dye No. 3 – all deemed unsafe for consumption.