Federal Trade Commission

Federal agency responsible for regulations under Federal Trade Commission.

15 regulations
FTC
Final Rule

Revision of the Negative Option Rule, Withdrawal of the CARS Rule, Removal of the Non-Compete Rule To Conform These Rules to Federal Court Decisions

Finance & BankingConsumersSmall BusinessesFinancial Institutions+1

The FTC is updating three consumer protection rules to match recent court decisions: it's revising rules about automatic billing and cancellations, withdrawing a rule about car sales practices, and removing a rule restricting non-compete agreements. These changes ensure the rules follow what federal courts have decided they should be.

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Proposed Rule

Petition for Rulemaking of Andrew Gonzalez

OtherConsumersTechnology CompaniesFinancial Institutions+1

Someone named Andrew Gonzalez has asked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to create new rules, though the specific details of what rules he's requesting are not provided in this notice. The FTC is now accepting public comments on his request until February 24, 2026, to help decide whether new regulations are needed.

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Proposed Rule

Petition for Rulemaking of Consumer Federation of America and the American Economic Liberties Project

OtherConsumersTechnology CompaniesManufacturers+1

Two consumer advocacy organizations are asking the Federal Trade Commission to create new rules to prevent large companies from engaging in unfair business practices that limit competition and harm consumers. The petition focuses on addressing anti-competitive behavior that reduces consumer choice and increases prices.

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FTC
Final Rule

Telemarketing Sales Rule Fees; Correction

Finance & BankingSmall BusinessesFinancial InstitutionsTechnology Companies+1

The Federal Trade Commission is correcting fees related to rules that govern telemarketing calls and sales practices. This update helps ensure that businesses follow proper guidelines when contacting consumers by phone and helps protect people from unwanted or deceptive sales calls.

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FTC
Final Rule

Telemarketing Sales Rule Fees; Correction

Finance & BankingSmall BusinessesFinancial InstitutionsConsumers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a correction to fees related to the Telemarketing Sales Rule, which sets rules for how companies can contact people to sell products or services by phone. This correction ensures that the fee structure is accurate and that businesses understand what they owe when they violate telemarketing laws.

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FTC
Final Rule

Telemarketing Sales Rule Fees

Finance & BankingConsumersSmall BusinessesFinancial Institutions

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has updated rules about fees that telemarketing companies can charge consumers. This regulation helps protect people from unexpected charges when they respond to telemarketing calls or advertisements.

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Proposed Rule

Petition for Rulemaking of Alliance for Natural Health USA; Xlear, Inc.; and Better Way Health

HealthcareSmall BusinessesManufacturersConsumers

Health and wellness companies are asking the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to create new rules about how dietary supplements and health products can be advertised. This matters because it could affect what claims companies can make about their products' health benefits and how consumers see these ads.

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Final Rule

Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule

TechnologyTechnology CompaniesSmall BusinessesConsumers

This FTC rule strengthens protections for children's privacy online by limiting how companies can collect, use, and share personal information from kids under 13. The rule helps keep children safer on the internet by requiring parental consent before companies gather data and restricting how that information can be used.

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Proposed Rule

Petition for Rulemaking of American Apparel & Footwear Association

Labor & WorkplaceManufacturersImporters/ExportersConsumers

The American Apparel & Footwear Association has asked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to create new rules about how clothing and shoe companies label and advertise their products. This matters to shoppers because clearer rules could help ensure companies tell the truth about where products are made, what materials they contain, and other important information.

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Proposed Rule

Petition for Rulemaking of Central Office of Reform and Efficiency (Rules of Practice)

OtherSmall BusinessesConsumersTechnology Companies+1

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is proposing new rules for how its Central Office of Reform and Efficiency will operate and handle petitions from the public. This regulation establishes the procedures and guidelines that people and businesses must follow when asking the FTC to create, change, or remove rules.

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Proposed Rule

Petition for Rulemaking of Central Office of Reform and Efficiency (Impersonation Rule)

TechnologyConsumersTechnology CompaniesFinancial Institutions+1

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is proposing a new rule to crack down on impersonation scams, where fraudsters pretend to be government agencies, companies, or trusted organizations to trick people into giving up money or personal information. This rule would give the FTC stronger tools to punish scammers and protect consumers from these common schemes.

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Proposed Rule

Petition for Rulemaking of Central Office of Reform and Efficiency (Negative Option Rule)

Finance & BankingSmall BusinessesConsumersTechnology Companies+1

The Federal Trade Commission is proposing updates to rules that govern 'negative option' billing—those automatic subscription charges and free trial offers that automatically convert to paid memberships. The rule aims to make it easier for consumers to cancel subscriptions and require companies to be clearer about their terms before charging customers.

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