US FTC Act Sec. 5in-force
FTC Act Section 5 — unfair or deceptive acts (15 U.S.C. 45)
US-FTC5
Applies from 1914-09-26
Summary
Prohibits unfair or deceptive acts/practices in commerce — basis for US advertising/claims enforcement (incl. greenwashing, false efficacy claims).
Scope
Applies to marketing/claims for virtually all products sold in the US (15 U.S.C. 45). Substantiation required for all express/implied claims (incl. 'green', health, safety claims).
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