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  1. Title 16 —Commercial Practices
  2. Chapter I —Federal Trade Commission
  3. Subchapter C —Regulations Under Specific Acts of Congress
  4. Part 300   View Full Text
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Title 16Commercial PracticesPart / Section
Chapter IFederal Trade Commission0 – 999
Subchapter CRegulations Under Specific Acts of Congress300 – 323
Part 300Rules and Regulations Under the Wool Products Labeling Act of 1939300.1 – 300.35
Definitions300.1
§ 300.1Terms defined.
Labeling300.2 – 300.30
§ 300.2General requirement.
§ 300.3Required label information.
§ 300.4Registered identification numbers.
§ 300.5Required label and method of affixing.
§ 300.6Labels to be avoided.
§ 300.7English language requirement.
§ 300.8Use of fiber trademark and generic names.
§ 300.9Abbreviations, ditto marks, and asterisks.
§ 300.10Disclosure of information on labels.
§ 300.11Improper methods of labeling.
§ 300.12Labeling of pairs or products containing two or more units.
§ 300.13Name or other identification required to appear on labels.
§ 300.14Substitute label requirement.
§ 300.15Labeling of containers or packaging of wool products.
§ 300.16Ornamentation.
§ 300.17Use of the term “all” or “100%.”
§ 300.18Use of name of specialty fiber.
§ 300.19Use of terms “mohair” and “cashmere.”
§ 300.20Use of the terms “virgin” or “new.”
§ 300.20aLabeling of very fine wool.
§ 300.21Marking of samples, swatches or specimens.
§ 300.22Sectional disclosure of content.
§ 300.23Linings, paddings, stiffening, trimmings and facings.
§ 300.24Representations as to fiber content.
§ 300.25Country where wool products are processed or manufactured.
§ 300.25aCountry of origin in mail order advertising.
§ 300.26Pile fabrics and products composed thereof.
§ 300.27Wool products containing superimposed or added fibers.
§ 300.28Undetermined quantities of reclaimed fibers.
§ 300.29Garments or products composed of or containing miscellaneous cloth scraps.
§ 300.30Deceptive labeling in general.
Manufacturers' Records300.31
§ 300.31Maintenance of records.
Guaranties300.32 – 300.34
§ 300.32Form of separate guaranty.
§ 300.33Continuing guaranty filed with Federal Trade Commission.
§ 300.34Reference to existing guaranty on labels not permitted.
General300.35
§ 300.35Hearings under section 4(d) of the act.
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