Market regulation · 19/11/2001

Federal Trade Commission Amends Appliance Labeling Rule to Include New Comparability Ranges for Refrigerators and Freezers

The Federal Trade Commission has updated its Appliance Labeling Rule to provide clearer energy consumption and water usage information for consumers, with changes taking effect on refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers, and minor adjustments to formulas for central air conditioners.

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