Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports, known as CR and legally as Consumer Reports, Inc., formerly Consumers Union of United States, Inc. (CU), is an American 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to independent product testing and rating, investigative journalism, consumer-oriented research, public education, and consumer advocacy. In 2025, Phil Radford became the organization’s president and chief executive officer (CEO). Founded in February 1936, the organization has more than five million members and publishes content through both its website and a magazine, also called Consumer Reports. These are subscription-based and provide reviews, ratings, recommendations, and advice across a wide range of products and services. The organization has also been included in other digital platforms. Consumer Reports has a policy of independence, purchasing products anonymously at retail locations, and refusing traditional advertising. Throughout its history, the organization has influenced consumer protection legislation and contributed to product recalls and redesigns.