FTC to Review Energy and Water Use Labeling Rules for Refrigeration Products

The Federal Trade Commission is beginning to consider labeling requirements under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act for refrigeration products not already covered, according to an advance notice of proposed rulemaking from the agency (here). Preliminary Energy Department analysis suggests energy and water use labeling would benefit consumers and be economically and technologically feasible, said the FTC. While the FTC does not propose specific rules, if the labeling is found to be appropriate, "any final requirements will likely resemble those applicable to currently covered refrigeration products," including requirements relating to testing, EnergyGuide labeling, recordkeeping, reporting, and catalog/website disclosures, it said. Comments are due by March 3.