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==DSA in Other Countries== ==DSA in other countries==
As of 2011, the DSA has sister organizations in the UK (with over 40 member companies)<ref>{{cite web|title=Direct Selling Organization (UK) Member Companies|url=http://www.dsa.org.uk/becoming-a-dsa-member/dsa-members/|publisher=Direct Selling Association (UK)|accessdate=12 August 2011}}</ref>, Australia (nearly 70 member companies),<ref>{{cite web|title=Direct Selling Association of Australia - List of Members|url=http://www.dsaa.asn.au/list-of-members.asp|publisher=Direct Selling Association of Australia|accessdate=12 August 2011}}</ref>and Israel (7 member companies),<ref>{{cite web|title=Direct Selling Association (Israel) - Members|url=http://www.dsa.org.il/the-direct-selling-association.html|publisher=Direct Selling Association (Israel)| language=Hebrew| accessdate=12 August 2011}}</ref>{{-}} As of 2011, the DSA has sister organizations in the UK (with over 40 member companies)<ref>{{cite web|title=Direct Selling Organization (UK) Member Companies|url=http://www.dsa.org.uk/becoming-a-dsa-member/dsa-members/|publisher=Direct Selling Association (UK)|accessdate=12 August 2011}}</ref>, Australia (nearly 70 member companies),<ref>{{cite web|title=Direct Selling Association of Australia - List of Members|url=http://www.dsaa.asn.au/list-of-members.asp|publisher=Direct Selling Association of Australia|accessdate=12 August 2011}}</ref>and Israel (7 member companies),<ref>{{cite web|title=Direct Selling Association (Israel) - Members|url=http://www.dsa.org.il/the-direct-selling-association.html|publisher=Direct Selling Association (Israel)| language=Hebrew| accessdate=12 August 2011}}</ref>{{-}}


==Political Lobbying== ==Political lobbying==
The DSA serves as a ] and ] acting on behalf of its member companies.<ref name=NCAHF/><ref name=CAI/> The DSA played a role in petitioning the ] to exempt multi-level marketing companies from consumer protection regulations outlined in the FTC's 2006 proposed ].<ref name=klein/> The DSA also funds political candidates through its ].<ref name=Blaze/> The DSA serves as a ] and ] acting on behalf of its member companies.<ref name=NCAHF/><ref name=CAI/> The DSA played a role in petitioning the ] to exempt multi-level marketing companies from consumer protection regulations outlined in the FTC's 2006 proposed ].<ref name=klein/> The DSA also funds political candidates through its ].<ref name=Blaze/>


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The Direct Selling Association (DSA) is the name of several similar trade associations in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, and New Zealand that represent direct selling companies, primarily those that use multi-level marketing compensation plans. On behalf of its members companies, the DSA engages in public relations and lobbying efforts against regulation of the multi-level marketing industry, and it funds political candidates through a political action committee.

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History of the U.S. DSA

The American DSA, headquarterd in Washington, D.C., is the national trade association of a group of firms that manufacture and distribute goods and services sold directly to consumers typically through multi-level marketing.

Founded in Binghamton, New York in 1910, the association was originally called the Agents Credit Association. It became the Direct Selling Association in 1968. As of 1970, less than 5% of the DSA's members were multi-level marketing companies. By 2009-2011, the DAS's membership had grown to include nearly 200 companies, more than 90% of which were multi-level marketing companies.

The DSA belongs to the National Retail Federation and its member companies pledge to abide by the DSA code of ethics.

DSA in other countries

As of 2011, the DSA has sister organizations in the UK (with over 40 member companies), Australia (nearly 70 member companies),and Israel (7 member companies),

Political lobbying

The DSA serves as a public relations and lobbying group acting on behalf of its member companies. The DSA played a role in petitioning the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to exempt multi-level marketing companies from consumer protection regulations outlined in the FTC's 2006 proposed Business Opportunity Rule. The DSA also funds political candidates through its political action committee.

References

  1. ^ Barrett, Stephen. "Consumer Health Digest #11-39". National Council Against Health Fraud. Retrieved June 16, 2012.
  2. ^ "Direct Selling Association Political Action Committee PAC - Qualified 2012 Committee". The Blaze. Retrieved June 16, 2012.
  3. ^ Klein, Karen E. (April 16, 2012). "The Multibillion-Dollar Direct-Selling Industry Dodges the FTC". Bloomberg News. Retrieved June 16, 2012.
  4. ^ Taylor, Jon M. "Direct Selling Association (DSA) vs. Consumers". Consumers Awareness Institute. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
  5. "History - Direct Selling Association (US)". Direct Selling Association (US). Retrieved 12 August 2011.
  6. "Direct Selling Organization (US) Membership Directory Search Results". Direct Selling Association (US). Retrieved 12 August 2011.
  7. "DSA Code of Ethics". Direct Selling Association (UK). Retrieved June 17, 2012.
  8. "Direct Selling Organization (UK) Member Companies". Direct Selling Association (UK). Retrieved 12 August 2011.
  9. "Direct Selling Association of Australia - List of Members". Direct Selling Association of Australia. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
  10. "Direct Selling Association (Israel) - Members" (in Hebrew). Direct Selling Association (Israel). Retrieved 12 August 2011.

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