FTC Publishes 'Lighting Facts' Label Rules, Proposal for Other Energy Labeling Changes

The Federal Trade Commission published changes to its energy-use labeling rules, including an extension of “lighting facts” label requirements to non-general service light bulbs in a Nov. 2 Federal Register notice (here). Most of the regulatory changes become effective Dec. 2. Separately, the FTC requested comment on several proposed amendments (here) to "create requirements related to a new label database on the Department of Energy's (DOE's) Web site, redesign ceiling fan labels, improve and update the comparability ranges for refrigerator labels, revise central air conditioner labels in response to new DOE enforcement requirements, improve water heater labels, and update current plumbing disclosures.," it said. Comments are due Jan. 11.