FTC Proposes Extension of Pre-Sale Written Warranty Terms Disclosure Rule
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has published a notice under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) seeking public comment on a proposal to extend for an additional three years the information collection requirements associated with its Rule Governing Pre-Sale Availability of Written Warranty Terms. The current Office of Management and Budget (OMB) clearance for this rule is set to expire on July 31, 2026. The rule requires that written warranty terms be made available to consumers before they make a purchase, ensuring transparency in warranty disclosures. The FTC's extension proposal is a routine administrative step to maintain the legal authority to enforce these information collection obligations beyond the current clearance expiration date. Public comments are being solicited as part of the standard PRA process, during which any member of the public or affected business may submit feedback on the burden, necessity, or scope of the information collection requirements. This is not a substantive change to the underlying rule itself, but rather a procedural renewal of its data collection authorization.
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Key Changes
- FTC proposes a 3-year extension of the information collection requirements under the Pre-Sale Availability of Written Warranty Terms Rule
- Current OMB clearance for these requirements expires July 31, 2026; extension would push it to approximately July 2029
- No substantive changes to the underlying rule — this is a procedural PRA renewal only
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Obligations
What this law requires
Make written warranty terms available to consumers before purchase
Ensure warranty disclosures provide transparency regarding warranty coverage, terms, and conditions
Maintain compliance with the Rule Governing Pre-Sale Availability of Written Warranty Terms through July 31, 2026 (and potentially three additional years pending extension approval)
Submit information collection burden data and comply with FTC requests for documentation supporting the renewal of OMB clearance