The Federal Trade Commission has announced final amendments to its Disclosure Rule and Pre-Sale Availability Rule to give effect to the E-Warranty Act. Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (MMWA), in 1975, the FTC promulgated the Disclosure Rule, which provides disclosure requirements for written warranties on products that cost more than $15, specifies language for certain […]
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FTC Seeks Comment on Proposed Rule Amendments Related to the E-Warranty Act
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on proposed amendments to its Disclosure Rule and Pre-Sale Availability Rule to give effect to changes required by the 2015 E-Warranty Act, Pub. L. No. 114-51. As directed by the 1975 Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (MMWA), 15 U.S.C. § 2302, the FTC developed the Disclosure Rule (16 C.F.R. […]
FTC Issues Final Amendments to Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule
The Federal Trade Commission has issued final amendments to the Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule as part of its systematic review of all of the agency’s rules and guides. The Rule, issued in 1975, requires mail and phone-based sellers to have a reasonable basis to expect that they can ship within any advertised time […]
As Holiday Shopping Season Gets Underway, FTC Reminds Internet Retailers to Ensure Consumers Have Access to Warranty Information
Federal Trade Commission staff is asking top Internet retailers to review their websites to ensure that they provide complete and accurate information about product warranties before consumers make their online purchases, as required by the FTC’s Pre-Sale Availability Rule. The Rule requires retailers to make warranties available at the time of purchase for all warranted […]
FTC Announces Staff Report on Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule
As part of the Federal Trade Commission’s systematic review of all of the agency’s rules and guides, the FTC staff issued a report on proposed amendments to the Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule, and the Commission is seeking public comment on the report. The Rule, issued in 1975, requires sellers who solicit buyers to […]