WASHINGTON — The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the FTC Rule that requires manufacturers and importers to attach labels with care instructions for garments and certain piece goods, so consumers have reliable instructions for dry cleaning or washing, bleaching, drying and ironing their clothing.
The Care Labeling Rule—officially the Rule on Care Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel and Certain Piece Goods—has been in effect since 1971.
The FTC is seeking comments on potential updates to the Rule, including changes that would:
