Enforces principles of a free enterprise system and protects consumers from unfair or deceptive business practices.
Stops unfair and fraudulent business practices and ensures consumers and businesses are aware of their rights and responsibilities.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Provides guidelines for workplace safety and enforces those regulations.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Provides counseling and educational material to prospective business owners.
Regulates the labeling and safety of food, drugs, and cosmetics sold in the U.S.
Bureau of Consumer Protection
Small Business Administration (SBA)
Oversees the safety of products and primary concern is safety of children.
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Regulates the sale of stocks and bonds and licenses brokerage firms and financial advisors.
Protects human health and the environment.
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Responsible for the fair and equitable treatment of employees.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
