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Consumer Protection Reminds the Public of Food Safety Tips Ahead of Farmers Market Season

In Connecticut, an individual who intends to sell cottage food products directly to consumers, must obtain a Cottage Food Operator (CFO) license through DCP. Cottage food products must be made in a home kitchen and are low-risk for food-related injury or illness
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Consumer Protection Warns Homeowners Planning Remodeling Projects: Check Before You Wreck

Home improvement is one of DCP’s most common complaint areas. Last year, the Investigations Division received 1,266 complaints related to home improvement. 
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Why is money called dough? Because everyone kneads it. Even Scammers.

During Financial Literacy Month, the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) and the Department of Banking (DOB) are reminding the public to take advantage of resources that help create informed decisions
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