FTC Seeks Comment on Amplifier Rule As Part of Regular Rule Review

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking comment from consumers and industry as part of its scheduled review of the Rule Relating to Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Utilized in Home Entertainment Products, commonly known as the Amplifier Rule.

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FTC

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https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/2020/12/ftc-seeks-comment-amplifier-rule-part-regular-rule-review

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Thursday, December 17, 2020

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Law, Artificial intelligence, Corporate crime, Federal Trade Commission, Rulemaking, Amplifier, Articles, Automatic number-plate recognition

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The Federal Trade Commission is seeking comment from consumers and industry as part of its scheduled review of the Rule Relating to Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Utilized in Home Entertainment Products, commonly known as the Amplifier Rule.
The Amplifier Rule requires uniform measurements and disclosures for home entertainment amplifiers so consumers can easily compare amplifier characteristics.
As detailed in an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR), the FTC seeks public comment on the need for the Rule, the benefits and costs of the Rule to consumers and industry, recommended changes to the Rule, and whether there are any additional deceptive or unfair practices in the home amplifier market that are not addressed by the Rule.
The ANPR also seeks comment on whether the Rule should be expanded to include products not currently covered by the Rule, changes that may be necessary as a result of technological or economic changes, and whether the Rule conflicts with other regulatory requirements.