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FTC RIN: 3084-AB76 Publication ID: Spring 2023 
Title: Trade Regulation Rule Concerning Reviews and Endorsements  
Abstract:

On November 8, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking that proposed commencing a rulemaking proceeding to address certain deceptive or unfair uses of reviews and endorsements. 87 FR 67424 (Nov. 8, 2022). The Commission solicited written comment, data, and arguments concerning the need for such a rulemaking to prevent unfair or deceptive marketing utilizing reviews and endorsements. The comment period closed on January 9, 2023. Staff anticipates Commission action by June 2023.

 
Agency: Federal Trade Commission(FTC)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Prerule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: to be codified at 16 CFR 461     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 57a   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM  11/08/2022  87 FR 67424   
ANPRM Comment Period End  01/09/2023 
Commission Action  06/00/2023 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2022/10/ftc-explore-rulemaking-combat-fake-reviews-other-deceptive-endorsements  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Michael F. Ostheimer
Attorney
Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Mailstop CC-10507,
Washington, DC 20580
Phone:202 326-2699
Email: mostheimer@ftc.gov