Selected Industries
Here are legal resources and plain-language guidance for particular industries. These lists aren’t exhaustive. If you don’t find what you’re looking for here, use the search function.
Alcohol
Information about how the FTC addresses concerns about the effects of alcohol marketing on youth by conducting law enforcement investigations, promoting effective industry self-regulation, educating consumers about teens and drinking, promoting effective label disclosures, and coordinating with other federal agencies.
Appliances
Does your company sell appliances? Learn about the Appliance Labeling Rule, Energy Guide labels, and other rules that apply to marketers and manufacturers of appliances.
Automobiles
If your business sells automobiles, fuel, or related products, find out more about the Used Car Rule, labeling guidelines for alternative fueled vehicles and alternatives fuels, and how the FTC’s Privacy Rule applies to auto dealers.
Clothing and Textiles
How to comply with requirements for labeling products made of cashmere, cotton, down, feather, fur, wool, rayon made from bamboo or other materials; attaching care instructions to garments; making truthful “Made in the USA” claims, and more.
Finance
Learn about compliance responsibilities for businesses that provide credit or loans to consumers.
Franchises and Business Opportunities
For franchisors, franchisees and entrepreneurs interested in business opportunities, learn how to comply with the FTC’s Franchise Rule, and how to recognize and avoid business opportunity scams and franchise taboos.
Funerals
If your company is in the funeral industry, the FTC has resources to make it easier to comply with the Funeral Rule and other consumer protection standards.
Human Resources
Practical information for human resources professionals about protecting and disposing of sensitive personal information, recognizing and avoiding B2B fraud, and more.
Jewelry
How to comply with the Jewelry Guides, including what you are required to disclose to consumers.
Non-Profits
Information about protecting personal data, fighting back against scam artists that target non-profit groups, and other practical tips for your organization.
Real Estate and Mortgages
Information for mortgage lenders, brokers, loan servicers, real estate agents, and others in the housing industry.
Tobacco
Companies that advertise or sell tobacco products are subject to specific laws and rules about how cigarettes, cigars, and smokeless tobacco may be marketed.
