Health insurance customers encouraged to drop unneeded extras ahead of price rise
CHOICE says low average benefit payouts should make some people consider changing to a basic plan
Nestle and Kellogs accused of ‘health-washing’ to avoid low nutritional ratings
Milo's health star rating tripled based on preparation with skim milk
Food companies telling tales with school canteen certifications
Paddle Pops and Tinny Teddies give "tick" despite low health start ratings
Samsung spin on washing machine recall given a Shonky Award
Annual awards put spotlight on dodgy goods, services and marketing claims
CFA adds consumer voice to DIY vehicle repair standards
CFA provides volunteer representatives on Standards Australia Committees as part of its Standards Project
Could you represent consumers on a Standards Australia Technical Committee?
Representatives sought for a number of vacancies on Standards committees. EOI close 22 July
Could you represent consumers in improving standards of buildings in bushfire-prone areas?
Expressions of interest close 24 June 2015
Increase in product recalls means consumers can’t rely on big brand names for quality
Recent companies to recall dodgy product lines includes BMW and Samsung
At-home consumer test makes it possible to identify dangerously soft baby mattresses
Although a Standard for mattress firmness exists, it's not currently mandatory
Standards body releases update to safety rules for babies’ dummies
CFA consumer representative present on review panel
Consumers need to watch out for unhealthy rises in health insurance premiums
Funds slugging some customers with 16% increases
Revision to Organic Standard open for comment from consumers, industry
The standard is the benchmark for consumer trust in organic accreditation bodies