Guides for the Beauty and Barber Equipment and Supplies Industry Under Review by the Commission

Summary

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reviewing the Guides for the Beauty and Barber Equipment and Supplies Industry, which prohibit certain advertising and trade practices, to determine if they are still relevant and effective in regulating the industry.

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