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.
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Advertising FAQ's: A Guide for Small Business [PDF]
Focusing on federal truth-in-advertising standards, this A-to-Z primer is an essential resource for businesses of any size.
Business Guide to the FTC's Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule [PDF]
Do you sell products by mail, by phone, or online? This publication discusses what the FTC's Mail Order Rule covers, offers how-to compliance advice, answers common questions, explains where to go for more information – and includes a copy of the Rule.
Businessperson's Guide to Federal Warranty Law
Do your product warranties comply with law? This guide explains the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, the federal law governing warranties on consumer products.
Environmental Claims: Summary of the Green Guides [PDF]
If your company makes environmental claims in your ads or on your products, you'll want to know about the FTC's Green Guides. This summary of the Guides introduces how truth-in-advertising principles apply to green marketing and highlights terms often used in environmental ads.
Marketing Your Mobile App: Get It Right from the Start [PDF]
Attention app developers! Basic truth-in-advertising and privacy principles apply to your product. It’s important to give the straight story about what your app can do and be transparent about your privacy practices. This start-from-scratch publication from the FTC reminds you to consider your choices from the user's perspective.
New Rules on Electronic Payments Lower Costs for Retailers [PDF] [En español]
If your business accepts payment by credit or debit card, new rules on electronic payments may help you lower your costs.
New Rules on Electronic Payments Lower Costs for Retailers - Chinese [PDF] [In English]
If your business accepts payment by credit or debit card, new rules on electronic payments may help you lower your costs.
New Rules on Electronic Payments Lower Costs for Retailers - Korean [PDF] [In English]
If your business accepts payment by credit or debit card, new rules on electronic payments may help you lower your costs.
New Rules on Electronic Payments Lower Costs for Retailers - Vietnamese [PDF] [In English]
If your business accepts payment by credit or debit card, new rules on electronic payments may help you lower your costs.
Taking the “Bait” Out of Rebates
Rebates can be great – when the details are clearly disclosed up front and buyers receive their rebates on time. Does your promotion comply with the law?
The FTC “Lighting Facts” Label: Questions and Answers for Manufacturers
Q&A about the new requirements under the Appliance Labeling Rule for manufacturers of household light bulbs. Includes the Lighting Facts label, with consumer information for choosing the most energy-efficient bulb for their needs.