Selected Industries
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
Automobiles
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
Franchises, Business Opportunities, and Investments
For companies selling franchises and business opportunities – and entrepreneurs in the market – the FTC's Franchise Rule and Business Opportunity Rule mandate disclosures and offer buyers certain protections. In addition, the FTC has resources to help people spot business opportunity and investment scams and avoid 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 and administrative professionals about protecting personal data in your company's possession, spotting B2B fraud, responding to identity theft, complying with the Fair Credit Reporting Act in the employment process – and more.
Jewelry
Non-Profits
Real Estate and Mortgages
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.