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FTC rule notices (statements of basis and purpose)

Federal Register notices adopting FTC trade regulation rules, with the Commission's statement of basis and purpose. 137 documents. Public-domain U.S. government works; compiled metadata is CC0. Not legal advice; not affiliated with any agency.

TitleDateAgencyCitationPages
Revision of the Negative Option Rule, Withdrawal of the CARS Rule, Removal of the Non-Compete Rule To Conform These Rules to Federal Court DecisionsFeb. 12, 2026Federal Trade Commission4
Children's Online Privacy Protection RuleApr. 22, 2025Federal Trade Commission66
Trade Regulation Rule on Unfair or Deceptive FeesJan. 10, 2025Federal Trade Commission102
Telemarketing Sales RuleDec. 10, 2024Federal Trade Commission8
Negative Option RuleNov. 15, 2024Federal Trade Commission70
Premerger Notification; Reporting and Waiting Period RequirementsNov. 12, 2024Federal Trade Commission199
Trade Regulation Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and TestimonialsAug. 22, 2024Federal Trade Commission46
Ophthalmic Practice Rules (Eyeglass Rule)July 26, 2024Federal Trade Commission48
Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning FranchisingJuly 12, 2024Federal Trade Commission2
Trade Regulation Rule Relating to Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Utilized in Home Entertainment ProductsJune 12, 2024Federal Trade Commission6
Health Breach Notification RuleMay 30, 2024Federal Trade Commission37
Non-Compete Clause RuleMay 7, 2024Federal Trade Commission165
Telemarketing Sales RuleApr. 16, 2024Federal Trade Commission27
Trade Regulation Rule on Impersonation of Government and BusinessesMar. 1, 2024Federal Trade Commission15
Combating Auto Retail Scams Trade Regulation RuleFeb. 22, 2024Federal Trade Commission2
Combating Auto Retail Scams Trade Regulation RuleJan. 4, 2024Federal Trade Commission106
Care Labeling RuleDec. 8, 2023Federal Trade Commission2
Regulatory Review ScheduleNov. 30, 2023Federal Trade Commission2
Procedures for Responding to Petitions for RulemakingOct. 29, 2021Federal Trade Commission5
Procedures for Submission of Rules Under the Horseracing Integrity and Safety ActOct. 5, 2021Federal Trade Commission8
Prescreen Opt-Out Notice RuleSept. 13, 2021Federal Trade Commission7
Revisions to Rules of PracticeJuly 22, 2021Federal Trade Commission12
Energy Labeling RuleFeb. 12, 2021Federal Trade Commission12
Contact Lens RuleAug. 17, 2020Federal Trade Commission51
Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning FranchisingJune 29, 2020Federal Trade Commission2
Rescission of Model Forms and DisclosuresMay 22, 2019Federal Trade Commission16
Labeling and Advertising of Home Insulation: Trade Regulation RuleMay 13, 2019Federal Trade Commission14
Trade Regulation Rule Concerning Preservation of Consumers' Claims and DefensesMay 2, 2019Federal Trade Commission5
Deceptive Advertising as to Sizes of Viewable Pictures Shown by Television Receiving SetsOct. 9, 2018Federal Trade Commission4
Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter IndustriesAug. 16, 2018Federal Trade Commission11
Disposal of Consumer Report Information and RecordsNov. 15, 2017Federal Trade Commission3
Used Motor Vehicle Trade Regulation RuleNov. 18, 2016Federal Trade Commission22
Disclosure of Written Consumer Product Warranty Terms and Conditions; Pre-Sale Availability of Written Warranty TermsSept. 15, 2016Federal Trade Commission7
Premerger Notification; Reporting and Waiting Period RequirementsSept. 1, 2016Federal Trade Commission16
Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning FranchisingMay 19, 2016Federal Trade Commission2
Telemarketing Sales RuleDec. 14, 2015Federal Trade Commission42
Trade Regulation Rule Concerning Cooling-Off Period for Sales Made at Homes or at Certain Other LocationsJan. 9, 2015Federal Trade Commission6
Retail Food Store Advertising and Marketing Practices RuleNov. 25, 2014Federal Trade Commission4
Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise RuleSept. 17, 2014Federal Trade Commission8
Rule Concerning the Use of Prenotification Negative Option PlansJuly 31, 2014Federal Trade Commission6
Guides for Private Vocational and Distance Education SchoolsNov. 18, 2013Federal Trade Commission5
Premerger Notification; Reporting and Waiting Period RequirementsNov. 15, 2013Federal Trade Commission9
Premerger Notification; Reporting and Waiting Period RequirementsJuly 10, 2013Federal Trade Commission6
Children's Online Privacy Protection RuleJan. 17, 2013Federal Trade Commission43
Used Motor Vehicle Trade Regulation RuleDec. 12, 2012Federal Trade Commission5
Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing ClaimsOct. 11, 2012Federal Trade Commission11
Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning FranchisingJune 18, 2012Federal Trade Commission2
Business Opportunity RuleDec. 8, 2011Federal Trade Commission50
Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise RuleSept. 30, 2011Federal Trade Commission6
Mortgage Acts and Practices-AdvertisingJuly 22, 2011Federal Trade Commission22
Premerger Notification; Reporting and Waiting Period RequirementsJuly 19, 2011Federal Trade Commission32
Mortgage Assistance Relief ServicesDec. 1, 2010Federal Trade Commission53
Telemarketing Sales RuleAug. 10, 2010Federal Trade Commission66
Free Annual File DisclosuresMar. 3, 2010Federal Trade Commission21
Trade Regulation Rule Relating to Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Utilized in Home Entertainment ProductsJan. 26, 2010Federal Trade Commission3
Health Breach Notification RuleAug. 25, 2009Federal Trade Commission24
Prohibitions on Market ManipulationAug. 12, 2009Federal Trade Commission21
Telemarketing Sales Rule (“TSR”)Aug. 29, 2008Federal Trade Commission41
Guides for Select Leather and Imitation Leather ProductsJune 18, 2008Federal Trade Commission5
Definitions and Implementation Under the CAN-SPAM ActMay 21, 2008Federal Trade Commission27
Regulatory Review of the Trade Regulation Rule on Funeral Industry PracticesMar. 14, 2008Federal Trade Commission14
Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning FranchisingMar. 30, 2007Federal Trade Commission132
Telemarketing Sales Rule FeesJuly 31, 2006Federal Trade Commission7
Premerger Notification; Reporting and Waiting Period RequirementsJune 23, 2006Federal Trade Commission13
Children's Online Privacy Protection RuleMar. 15, 2006Federal Trade Commission12
Premerger Notification; Reporting and Waiting Period RequirementsDec. 30, 2005Federal Trade Commission8
Premerger Notification; Reporting and Waiting Period RequirementsDec. 12, 2005Federal Trade Commission9
Telemarketing Sales Rule FeesJuly 27, 2005Federal Trade Commission9
Labeling and Advertising of Home Insulation: Trade Regulation RuleMay 31, 2005Federal Trade Commission19
Children's Online Privacy Protection RuleApr. 22, 2005Federal Trade Commission3
Premerger Notification; Reporting and Waiting Period RequirementsMar. 8, 2005Federal Trade Commission24
Premerger Notification; Reporting and Waiting Period RequirementsJan. 31, 2005Federal Trade Commission32
Prescreen Opt-Out DisclosureJan. 31, 2005Federal Trade Commission16
Definitions and Implementation Under the CAN-SPAM ActJan. 19, 2005Federal Trade Commission20
Summaries of Rights and Notices of Duties Under the Fair Credit Reporting ActNov. 30, 2004Federal Trade Commission29
Disposal of Consumer Report Information and RecordsNov. 24, 2004Federal Trade Commission8
Related Identity Theft Definitions, Duration of Active Duty Alerts, and Appropriate Proof of Identity Under the Fair Credit Reporting ActNov. 3, 2004Federal Trade Commission13
Contact Lens RuleJuly 2, 2004Federal Trade Commission30
Free Annual File DisclosuresJune 24, 2004Federal Trade Commission35
Label for Email Messages Containing Sexually Oriented MaterialApr. 19, 2004Federal Trade Commission11
Telemarketing Sales RuleMar. 29, 2004Federal Trade Commission7
Ophthalmic Practice RulesFeb. 4, 2004Federal Trade Commission4
Telemarketing Sales Rule FeesJuly 31, 2003Federal Trade Commission11
Telemarketing Sales RuleApr. 4, 2003Federal Trade Commission2
Telemarketing Sales RuleJan. 29, 2003Federal Trade Commission100
Premerger Notification; Reporting and Waiting Period RequirementsJan. 17, 2003Federal Trade Commission22
Standards for Safeguarding Customer InformationMay 23, 2002Federal Trade Commission11
Children's Online Privacy Protection RuleApr. 17, 2002Federal Trade Commission4
Premerger Notification; Reporting and Waiting Period RequirementsMar. 18, 2002Federal Trade Commission7
Premerger Notification; Antitrust Improvements Act Notification and Report FormMay 9, 2001Federal Trade Commission28
Premerger Notification; Reporting and Waiting Period RequirementsFeb. 1, 2001Federal Trade Commission42
Trade Regulation Rule Relating To Power Output Claims For Amplifiers Utilized in Home Entertainment ProductsDec. 22, 2000Federal Trade Commission9
Exemption Granted Concerning Trade Regulation Rule on Care Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel and Certain Piece GoodsAug. 7, 2000Federal Trade Commission1
Trade Regulation Rule on Care Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel and Certain Piece GoodsAug. 2, 2000Federal Trade Commission15
Children's Online Privacy Protection RuleNov. 3, 1999Federal Trade Commission28
Freedom of Information Act, Miscellaneous RulesJan. 20, 1999Federal Trade Commission4
Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning Franchising and Business Opportunity VenturesNov. 23, 1998Federal Trade Commission2
Trade Regulation Rule Regarding Use of Negative Option Plans by Sellers in CommerceAug. 20, 1998Federal Trade Commission8
Rule Concerning Disclosures Regarding Energy Consumption and Water Use of Certain Home Appliances and Other Products Required Under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (``Appliance Labeling Rule'')July 20, 1998Federal Trade Commission4
Trade Regulation Rule Relating to Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Utilized in Home Entertainment ProductsJuly 9, 1998Federal Trade Commission2
Premerger Notification; Reporting and Waiting Period RequirementsJune 25, 1998Federal Trade Commission3
Rules and Regulations Under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act, the Wool Products Labeling Act, and the Fur Products Labeling ActFeb. 13, 1998Federal Trade Commission16
Deceptive Use of ``Leakproof,'' ``Guaranteed Leakproof,'' Etc., As Descriptive of Dry Cell BatteriesNov. 17, 1997Federal Trade Commission2
Notices of Rights and Duties Under the Fair Credit Reporting ActJuly 1, 1997Federal Trade Commission15
Concerning Trade Regulation Rule on Care Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel and Certain Piece Goods; Conditional Exemption From Terminology Section of the Care Labeling RuleMay 29, 1997Federal Trade Commission4
Concerning Trade Regulation Rule on Care Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel and Certain Piece Goods; Conditional Exemption From Terminology Section of the Care Labeling RuleFeb. 6, 1997Federal Trade Commission8
Trade Regulation Rule Concerning Games of Chance in the Food Retailing and Gasoline IndustriesDec. 27, 1996Federal Trade Commission2
Deceptive Advertising and Labeling of Previously Used Lubricating OilOct. 24, 1996Federal Trade Commission3
Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing ClaimsOct. 11, 1996Federal Trade Commission10
Guides for Select Leather and Imitation Leather ProductsOct. 3, 1996Federal Trade Commission8
Regulations Under the Comprehensive Smokeless Tobacco Health Education Act of 1986Aug. 30, 1996Federal Trade Commission4
Trade Regulation Rule Concerning the Incandescent Lamp (Light Bulb) IndustryJune 27, 1996Federal Trade Commission6
Rule Concerning Disclosures Regarding Energy Consumption and Water use of Certain Home Appliances and Other Products Required Under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (``Appliance Labeling Rule'')June 13, 1996Federal Trade Commission2
Trade Regulation Rule on Misbranding and Deception as to Leather Content of Waist BeltsMay 22, 1996Federal Trade Commission2
Premerger Notification; Reporting and Waiting Period RequirementsMar. 28, 1996Federal Trade Commission24
Trade Regulation Rule: Labeling and Advertising of Home InsulationMar. 28, 1996Federal Trade Commission8
Guides for the Hosiery IndustryFeb. 2, 1996Federal Trade Commission2
Trade Regulation Rule Concerning the Failure To Disclose the Lethal Effects of Inhaling Quick-Freeze Aerosol Spray Products Used for Frosting Cocktail GlassesDec. 21, 1995Federal Trade Commission2
Trade Regulation Rule Concerning Advertising and Labeling as to Size of Sleeping BagsDec. 20, 1995Federal Trade Commission2
Trade Regulation Rule Concerning Deception as to Non-Prismatic and Partially Prismatic Instruments Being Prismatic BinocularsDec. 20, 1995Federal Trade Commission2
Trade Regulation Rule Concerning Deceptive Advertising and Labeling as to Length of Extension LaddersDec. 20, 1995Federal Trade Commission2
Trade Regulation Rule Concerning Deceptive Advertising and Labeling as to Size of Tablecloths and Related ProductsDec. 20, 1995Federal Trade Commission3
Trade Regulation Rule Concerning the Failure to Disclose That Skin Irritation May Result from Washing or Handling Glass Fiber Curtains and Draperies and Glass Fiber Curtain and Drapery FabricsDec. 20, 1995Federal Trade Commission2
Regulatory Flexibility Act and Periodic Review of Used Motor Vehicle Trade Regulation RuleDec. 5, 1995Federal Trade Commission12
Rule Concerning Disclosures Regarding Energy Consumption and Water Use of Certain Home Appliances and Other Products Required Under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (``Appliance Labeling Rule'')Nov. 13, 1995Federal Trade Commission5
Trade Regulation Rule: Mail or Telephone Order MerchandiseNov. 13, 1995Federal Trade Commission2
Test Procedures and Labeling Standards for Recycled OilOct. 31, 1995Federal Trade Commission9
Rule Concerning Cooling-Off Period for Sales Made at Homes or at Certain Other LocationsOct. 20, 1995Federal Trade Commission8
Trade Regulation Rule: Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning Franchising and Business Opportunity VenturesOct. 4, 1995Federal Trade Commission2
Telemarketing Sales RuleAug. 23, 1995Federal Trade Commission36
Rule Concerning Disclosures Regarding Energy Consumption and Water Use of Certain Home Appliances and Other Products Required Under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (``Appliance Labeling Rule'')Aug. 21, 1995Federal Trade Commission4
Administrative Interpretations, General Policy Statements, and Enforcement Policy StatementsAug. 15, 1995Federal Trade Commission4
Notification and Report Form for Certain Mergers and Acquisitions Under the Antitrust Improvements ActAug. 9, 1995Federal Trade Commission7
Rule Concerning Disclosures Regarding Energy Consumption and Water Use of Certain Home Appliances and Other Products Required Under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (``Appliance Labeling Rule'')June 13, 1995Federal Trade Commission5
Labeling Requirements for Alternative Fuels and Alternative Fueled VehiclesMay 19, 1995Federal Trade Commission42
Rule Concerning Disclosures Regarding Energy Consumption and Water Use of Certain Home Appliances and Other Products Required Under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (``Appliance Labeling Rule'')Apr. 21, 1995Federal Trade Commission2
Rule Concerning Disclosures Regarding Energy Consumption and Water Use of Certain Home Appliances and Other Products Required Under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (``Appliance Labeling Rule'')Mar. 22, 1995Federal Trade Commission2