Antitrust Law Daily Wrap Up, CONSUMER PROTECTION NEWS: EnergyGuide labeling rule amended by FTC, (Oct 27, 2015)
By Edward L. Puzzo, J.D.
The FTC has amended the rule that requires manufacturers to attach EnergyGuide labels to certain appliances, the FTC has announced. The amendments to the Energy Labeling Rule require expanded coverage of the Lighting Facts label, enhanced durability of appliance labels, and improved plumbing disclosure requirements.
The EnergyGuide labels required under the rule for most products provide consumers with an estimated annual operating cost and an energy consumption rating, and a range for comparing the highest and lowest energy consumption for all similar models. The labels appear on clothes washers, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, water heaters, room air conditioners, central air conditioners, furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, pool heaters, and televisions.
The Commission also seeks comments on proposed Rule amendments that would require a new comprehensive label database on the Department of Energy’s website; new refrigerator comparability range information; labels for portable air conditioners, dual-mode refrigerators, and rooftop heating and cooling equipment; and revised labels for ceiling fans, central air conditioners, and water heaters.
News: ConsumerProtection FederalTradeCommissionNews