Program Impact
DSSRC was established in 2019 to proactively monitor the marketplace and enforce program standards to promote truth and transparency in the growing direct-selling industry, including on social media platforms.
A Proven Model
The DSSRC process relies on best practices developed over decades of work in other successful self-regulatory programs administered by BBB National Programs.Fast & Efficient
This program offers companies in the direct-selling industry a fast and efficient forum for review of express or implied claims about earnings and product performance.Consumer Confidence
By discouraging advertising and marketing that contains unsubstantiated claims, this form of industry self-regulation enhances consumer confidence in the direct-selling industry.Policies & Procedures
Any company, consumer, or non-governmental organization can submit a DSSRC inquiry against a direct-selling company or part of their salesforce.
DSSRC will independently review any submitted inquiry to ensure that the matter is appropriate for review and a proper expenditure of program resources. Once they are final, all case decisions are available to the public.
Activity Reports
- DSSRC Activity Report: January-October 2020
- 2020 Year-End Activity Report
- DSSRC Activity Report: January-July 2021
- 2021 Year-End Activity Report
- 2022 Year-End Activity Report
- 2023 Year-End Activity Report
News & Blog
Resources
2023 Year-End Activity Report
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2022 Year-End Activity Report
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2021 Year-End Activity Report
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DSSRC Guidance on Income Disclosure Statements for the Direct Selling Industry
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DSSRC Guidance on Earnings Claims for the Direct Selling Industry 2022
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DSSRC Program Overview
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DSA Code of Ethics
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Direct Selling Education Foundation
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COVID-19 False Advertising Cases
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DSA Compliance Handbook for Direct Sellers
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Frequently Asked Questions