You may not think about what is in your favorite candy bar or bag of chips, but the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act enacted more than 35 years ago regulates how “consumer commodities” are labeled, including ingredients and name and place of the product's manufacturer, packer, or distributor. Compare a product's label to the requirements listed on the government website and discuss some of the regulations used to prevent consumer deception. What are some newer labeling requirements under review by the Federal Trade Commission?

www.ftc.gov/enforcement/rules/rulemaking-regulatory-reformproceedings/fair-packaging-labeling-act3