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Complying with the Made in USA Standard
Do you promote your products as “Made in the USA”? Under the law, some products must disclose U.S. content. For others, manufacturers and marketers who choose to make claims about the amount of U.S...
Selling a Work-at-Home or Other Business Opportunity? Revised Rule May Apply to You
If you sell business opportunities, including work-at-home bizopps, find out how the FTC’s revised Business Opportunity Rule may apply to you. Avoid a compliance miscue by making required disclosures...
The Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees: Frequently Asked Questions
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 and fees for...
Complying with COPPA: Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have a question about COPPA, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act Rule? Here are answers from FTC staff to help your business comply with COPPA.
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