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The FTC “Lighting Facts” Label: Questions and Answers for Manufacturers

Date

December 15, 2017

The Energy Labeling Rule requires light bulb manufacturers to give consumers key information in an easy-to-read format. The Lighting Facts label gives shoppers the information they need to buy the...

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The Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees: Frequently Asked Questions

Date

May 1, 2025

Introduction Effective May 12, 2025, the FTC’s Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees, 16 C.F.R. Part 464, prohibits bait-and-switch pricing and other tactics used to obscure and misrepresent total prices...

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Threading Your Way Through the Labeling Requirements Under the Textile and Wool Acts

Date

July 2, 2014

Introduction Who's Covered and Who's Not Textile Products: What's Covered and What's Not Wool Products: What's Covered and What's Not Fiber Content Exceptions to the Fiber Disclosure Requirement...

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Tips for Retailers: How to Review Charity Requests

Date

July 5, 2018

As a business leader in your community, you may be asked to support local or national charities. Supporting a charity can be a great thing to do, but before you give your time, money, or your business...

charityrequestform.pdf (527.95 KB)

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Using Consumer Reports for Credit Decisions: What to Know About Adverse Action and Risk-Based Pricing Notices

Date

November 9, 2016

INTRODUCTION If you use consumer reports (sometimes called “credit reports”) to make credit decisions, you have legal obligations under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, known as the FCRA and the Risk...

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Using Consumer Reports: What Employers Need to Know

Date

October 31, 2016

Your company has job vacancies to fill. You're also thinking about promoting some employees from within the company. You've winnowed down the stack of applications and resumes and want to run...

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Using Consumer Reports: What Landlords Need to Know

Date

July 20, 2023

As a landlord – or property manager or other housing provider – you evaluate housing applications or decide whether to renew a current tenant’s lease. You might decide to run a tenant background check...

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Voluntary Guidelines for Providers of Weight Loss Products or Services

Date

February 2, 1999

The Partnership: A coalition composed of representatives from science, academia, the health care professions, government, commercial enterprises, and organizations promoting the public interest...

bus38-voluntary-guidelines-providers-weight-loss-products-or-services.pdf (231.87 KB)

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What Employment Background Screening Companies Need to Know About the Fair Credit Reporting Act

Date

April 14, 2016

When is an employment background screening company a “consumer reporting agency”? Background screening reports are “consumer reports” under the FCRA when they serve as a factor in determining a person...

Plain Language Guidance

What Tenant Background Screening Companies Need to Know About the Fair Credit Reporting Act

Date

October 19, 2016

When is a tenant background screening company a “consumer reporting agency”? Background screening reports are “consumer reports” under the FCRA when they serve as a factor in determining a person’s...

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What Third Party Sellers Need to Know About the INFORM Consumers Act

Date

August 18, 2023

Do you sell products on online platforms? If you meet the definition of a "high-volume third party seller," the INFORM Consumers Act may impact your business. The FTC has more information about the...

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