Appliances

Does your company sell appliances?  Learn about the Energy Labeling Rule, light bulb labels, and other rules that apply to marketers and manufacturers of appliances.

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.

Appliance Labeling with EnergyGuide Labels FAQs

FAQs to help manufacturers comply with the Appliance Labeling Rule

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.

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 Sharable

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.