FTC Eliminates Guide Against Deceptive Use of 'Free' in Photographic Film Sales

Summary

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has eliminated the Guide Against Deceptive Use of the Word 'Free' in Connection With the Sale of Photographic Film and Film Processing Service, as it is now superseded by the Commission's broader guidance on using the term 'free' in various industries, including the sale of merchandise and services.

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