Description

Adopted FTC Rule Banning Fake Reviews and Testimonials

On 14 August 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted the Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials, which prohibits certain unfair or deceptive acts or practices involving consumer reviews or testimonials. Under the new rule, bus…

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
online advertising provider, platform intermediary: e-commerce, other service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2023-06-30
under deliberation

On 30 June 2023, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it was proposing a new regulation …

2024-08-14
adopted

On 14 August 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted the Rule on the Use of Consumer Revie…

2024-10-21
in force

On 21 October 2024, the Federal Trade Commission’ (FTC) Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Tes…