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We create and enforce rules to address unfair methods of competition and to carry out the laws that protect consumers from deceptive and unfair business practices in particular industries, such as telemarketing.   We also create guides to inform marketers what kinds of advertising claims would mislead consumers so they can avoid making those claims.

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Rulemaking: Unfair or Deceptive Fees

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The proposed Trade Regulation Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees would prohibit unfair or deceptive practices relating to fees for goods or services, specifically, misrepresenting the total costs of...
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Rulemaking: Negative Option Rule

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The Federal Trade Commission has proposed amendments to the "Rule Concerning Subscriptions and Other Negative Option Plans" (“Negative Option Rule” or “Rule”). The proposed changes are calculated to...
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Telemarketing Sales Rule

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The Telemarketing Sales Rule, which requires telemarketers to make specific disclosures of material information; prohibits misrepresentations; sets limits on the times telemarketers may call consumers...
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R-Value Rule

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The R-value Rule (formally, the “Trade Regulation Rule Concerning the Labeling and Advertising of Home Insulation”) requires home insulation manufacturers, professional installers, new home sellers...
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Textile Fiber Rule

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The Textile Fiber Rule requires that certain textiles sold in the United States carry labels disclosing the generic names and percentages by weight of the constituent fibers in the product, the...
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Fuel Economy Advertising for New Automobiles

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The Guide Concerning Fuel Economy Advertising for New Automobiles assist automobile manufacturers and dealers in avoiding deceptive fuel economy claims and using fuel economy information truthfully in...
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Wool Products Labeling Rules

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The Wool Products Labeling Rules require labels on wool products disclosing the manufacturer's or marketer's name, the country where the product was processed or manufactured, and information about...
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Used Car Rule

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The Used Car Rule, formally known as the Used Motor Vehicle Trade Regulation Rule, has been in effect since 1985. It requires car dealers to display a window sticker, known as a Buyers Guide, on the...
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Hobby Protection Act

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The Hobby Protection Act, passed by Congress in 1973, covers imitation political items (e.g., buttons, posters, stickers, etc.), as well as imitation numismatic items (e.g., various coins, tokens...
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