FTC Seeks Fair Packaging and Labeling Act Comments

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is soliciting comments on proposed
amendments to the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA). The 1967 law
requires that certain products carry labels with identifying information such
as the source, content and quantity and specifically excludes—among other
categories—meat products, poultry and alcohol beverages.

FTC sought comments on the existing rules in March 2014 and used some
of the suggested changes in the proposed amendments, which include (i)
“modernizing the place-of-business listing requirement to incorporate online
resources”; (ii) “eliminating obsolete references to commodities advertised
using the terms ‘cents off,’ ‘introductory offer,’ and ‘economy size’”; and (iii)
incorporating “a more comprehensive metric chart.” Comments must be
received by March 30, 2015. See FTC News Release, January 22, 2015.

Issue 552