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Registered Identification Number: Frequently Asked Questions

1) What is an RN? RN stands for Registered Identification Number. It is a number issued by the FTC to U.S. businesses that manufacture, import, distribute, or sell products covered by the Textile...

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Shape up your shapewear claims

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September 29, 2014

We can’t vouch for the accuracy of Shakira’s representation that “Hips Don’t Lie.” But the FTC says anti-cellulite and slimming claims for caffeine-embedded underwear sold by lingerie company Wacoal...

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Made in USA? Avoiding a Yankee Doodle Don't

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October 21, 2013

There are lots of nifty phone accessories, bottle holders, tow straps, pet items, and lanyards out there. So a label that says the product is Made in the USA may help make the decision for some...

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Webb-Pomerene Act Filings

About the Webb-Pomerene Act Associations seeking to file reports under the Webb-Pomerene Act may submit them at ElectronicFilings@ftc.gov. 2024 American Date Industry Export Trade Association American...

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FTC to mattress companies: Don't pad your green claims

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July 25, 2013

If you or your clients make environmental marketing claims, don’t sleep on three actions the FTC just announced against companies that sell mattresses. What's more, the pleadings in one case offer...

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Wool Products Labeling Act

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15 U.S.C. §§ 68-68j

Under this Act, the manufacture, introduction, sale, transportation, distribution, or importation of misbranded wool constitutes a violation of the Federal Trade Commission Act.

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Fur Products Labeling Act

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Consumer Protection

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15 U.S.C. §§ 69-69j

This Act requires that articles of apparel made of fur be labeled, invoiced, and advertised, among other things, with the true English name of the animal from which the fur was taken, and whether the...

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Textile Fiber Products Identification Act

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Consumer Protection

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15 U.S.C. §§ 70-70k, as amended

This Act deals with mandatory content disclosure in the labeling, invoicing, and advertising of textile fiber products. Under the Act, misbranding is unlawful under the FTC Act, as is falsely or...

https://www.ftc.govhttp://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml

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Faux claims for faux fur

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March 19, 2013

In some ways, think of it as “faux faux fur.” No, that’s not a typo. It’s what results when national retailers advertise items of apparel as fake fur, when in fact, they contain, well, fur. Those are...

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Bamboo snafu

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January 4, 2013

Bamboo: It’s not just for tiki huts anymore. Consumers are seeing more items, especially clothing and textiles, labeled or advertised as “bamboo.” But according to FTC lawsuits, Amazon.com, Leon Max...

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What your ads say and what the science supports: If the shoe doesn't fit...

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May 17, 2012

According to the FTC, Skechers made false and deceptive claims about the benefits of Shape-ups and other Skechers brands. If you’re in the fitness or health business, the $40 million settlement should...

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Quoth the Maven

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October 31, 2011

In celebration of Halloween — and with apologies to Edgar Allen Poe — here’s our take on what companies can do to make sure spooky business practices don’t come back to haunt them. Once upon a...

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The Reebok settlement: What the FTC order means for advertisers and retailers

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September 29, 2011

The FTC’s settlement with Reebok requires the company to get their ad claims in shape and works out a $25 million refund program for people who bought EasyTone and RunTone shoes and apparel. Of course...

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FTC’s $25 million settlement with Reebok challenges toning shoe ad claims

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September 28, 2011

Shape up your substantiation or tone down your ads. That’s the message marketers should take from the FTC’s $25 million settlement with Reebok for false and unsubstantiated claims for the company’s...

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Candid spamera

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July 14, 2011

Say “spam” and most business executives think of annoying messages that litter their IN box. But the CAN-SPAM Act and the FTC’s CAN-SPAM Rule cover a much broader range of commercial email. Yes, that...

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Let's Make a Seal

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January 12, 2011

For many people, environmental considerations play an important role in what they put in their shopping carts. But it's tough to know when green claims are credible. Seals and certifications can be a...

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BCP Business Center: Your Link to the Law

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September 2, 2010

Welcome to the BCP Business Center: Your Link to the Law. Explore and you’ll find practical compliance guidance on advertising, telemarketing, credit, data security, and other need-to-know topics for...

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