The National Council Against Health Fraud - Mission Statement

Mission Statement

According to NCAHF's mission statement, its activities and purposes include:

  • Investigating and evaluating claims made for health products and services.
  • Educating consumers, professionals, business people, legislators, law enforcement personnel, organizations and agencies about health fraud, misinformation, and quackery.
  • Providing a center for communication between individuals and organizations concerned about health misinformation, fraud, and quackery.
  • Supporting sound consumer health laws
  • Opposing legislation that undermines consumer rights.
  • Encouraging and aiding legal actions against those who violate consumer protection laws.
  • Sponsoring a free weekly e-mail newsletter.

NCAHF's positions on consumer health issues are based on what they consider ethical and scientific principles that underlie consumer protection law. Required are:

  • Adequate disclosure in labeling and other warranties to enable consumers to make proper choices;
  • Premarketing proof of safety and efficacy for products and services that claim to prevent, alleviate, or cure any disease or disorder; and
  • Accountability for those who violate consumer laws.

NCAHF states that its funding is primarily derived from membership dues, newsletter subscriptions, and consumer information services. Membership is open to everyone, with members and consultants located all over the world. NCAHF's officers and board members serve without compensation. NCAHF states they unite consumers with health professionals, educators, researchers, attorneys, and others.

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