Consumer Reports Advocacy

09/02/2026

Consumer Reports senior policy analyst Matt Schwartz joined the signing of Delaware's HB 380 with Governor Matt Meyer and Rep. Krista Griffith. This important privacy law will create stronger default protections for DE consumers' sensitive personal data, among many other improvements. Learn more: https://advocacy.consumerreports.org/press_release/consumer-reports-applauds-delaware-governor-for-signing-key-privacy-bill-into-law/?EXTKEY=YAOCIALOFB

09/01/2026

Live in California? Join Consumer Reports in urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign diaper transparency bill into law. Parents shouldn't have to guess what's in their babies' diapers. Send a message at the link below:

CA: Parents deserve to know what’s in the diapers their babies wear every day. Tell Gov. Newsom to sign the diaper ingredient transparency bill and give families the information they need to make safe choices.

08/28/2026

Join us in calling on parent company General Mills to reduce exposure to risky plastic chemicals across Annie's and all their brands. Click the link below to sign the petition now and hold them accountable: https://action.consumerreports.org/sm-20260826-anniescheddarbunnies?EXTKEY=YAOCIALOFB

08/27/2026

"Consumers deserve a marketplace where prices are based on competition — not on how much companies know about their personal information and buying habits."

Phil Radford, president and CEO of Consumer Reports, breaks down surveillance pricing and why we support California's in San Francisco Chronicle:

OPINION: Companies are using your personal data, including your income, your location and your search history, to determine what price to charge you, Phil Radford writes.

08/26/2026

Last year, parents and CR community members raised concerns during our member listening sessions about popular kids’ snacks. We heard you and put 21 popular snack items to the test. Now, the results are in!

Join us on Thursday, August 27 at 12pm ET to learn more about what we found and how we can take action together. RSVP now:
https://action.consumerreports.org/member_briefing_kids_snack_food?EXTKEY=YAOCIALOFB

08/26/2026

Consumer Reports' latest tests found concerning levels of phthalates in Annie's Cheddar Bunnies, following a previous investigation that found high levels in its Cheesy Organic Ravioli. Tell parent company General Mills to reduce these risky chemicals in their products now: https://action.consumerreports.org/sm-20260826-anniescheddarbunnies?EXTKEY=YAOCIALOFB

08/21/2026

Consumer Reports is calling on the California Senate to pass a diaper ingredient transparency bill, AB 1901.

CR's investigation, published earlier this year, examined 31 disposable diapers and found significant transparency failures across the industry.

Parents often choose diapers based on performance, comfort and leak protection, but a California lawmaker says many consumers do not know what ingredients are in the products they buy.

08/19/2026

If you take prenatal vitamins, you should be able to trust that they contain what their label promises. Join us in urging FDA to set stronger standards now for vitamins and supplements. Sign our petition:
https://action.consumerreports.org/sm-20260819-prenatalvitamins?EXTKEY=YAOCIALOFB

08/18/2026

Have you encountered an online scam?

Whether you’ve lost money, caught a scam before it succeeded, or if you’re just not sure what’s real, we want to hear about your experience.

Share your story with Consumer Reports to help us protect consumers:

These stories were submitted by members. They have not been checked by Consumer Reports for accuracy. The stories reflect the views of the submitting members, and not necessarily those of Consumer Reports.

07/31/2026

The latest Cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce is a reminder: consumers need clearer answers, faster. Join Consumer Reports in urging Congress to restore funding for critical food safety programs. Send your message now: https://actnow.consumerreports.org/lp/fv01ysl3