USA/1679/Add.1
WTO/TBT
US Etats-Unis d'Amérique
  • 33 - Télécommunications, Technique audio et vidéo
  • 97 - Équipement ménager et commercial, Loisirs, Sports
2022-09-26
2022-08-03

Amplifiers in home entertainment products; Amplifiers (ICS 33.160.10), Equipment for entertainment (ICS 97.200)

Trade Regulation Rule Relating to Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Utilized in Home Entertainment Products

The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC" or "Commission") seeks public comment on proposed amendments to the Trade Regulation Rule Relating to Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Utilized in Home Entertainment Products ("Amplifier Rule" or "Rule"). The proposal requires sellers making power-related claims to calculate power output using uniform testing methods to allow consumers to easily compare amplifier sound quality. Additionally, the Commission seeks comment on the normal usage of multichannel home theater amplifiers.

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before 26 September 2022. Parties interested in an opportunity to present views orally should submit a request to do so as explained below, and such requests must be received on or before 26 September 2022.