The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is an independent agency of the United States government that enforces consumer protection laws and promotes competition in the marketplace.

Consumer protection laws aim to protect consumers from unfair or deceptive business practices, such as false advertising, deceptive pricing, and predatory lending.

The Federal Trade Commission Act prohibits unfair or deceptive acts or practices in commerce. It gives the FTC the authority to investigate and take action against companies that engage in such practices.

The Consumer Product Safety Act aims to protect consumers from unsafe products by setting safety standards for consumer products and giving the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) the authority to recall unsafe products from the market.

The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act regulates the advertising of food and drugs to ensure that they are safe and accurately labeled.

The Fair Credit Reporting Act aims to protect consumers from inaccurate or misleading credit reports by giving them the right to access their credit reports, dispute any errors, and limit the use of their credit information.

The Used Car Rule regulates the sale of used cars by requiring dealers to disclose certain information to consumers, such as the car's mileage, history, and warranty coverage.

The Truth-in-Lending Act regulates the interest rates that lenders can charge by requiring them to disclose the annual percentage rate (APR) and other credit terms to consumers before they sign a loan agreement.

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act regulates the collection of debts by prohibiting debt collectors from engaging in unfair or deceptive practices, such as harassment, threats, and false statements.

The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act protects consumers from unfair or deceptive warranty practices by requiring sellers to provide written warranties for certain products and giving consumers the right to sue for breach of warranty.

The Consumer Product Safety Act regulates the safety of toys by setting safety standards and giving the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) the authority to recall unsafe toys from the market.

The Fair Packaging and Labeling Act aims to ensure the accuracy and clarity of product labels by requiring manufacturers to provide consumers with information about the product's contents, quantity, and other important details.

The Electronic Products Radiation Control Act regulates the sale of electronic products by setting radiation safety standards and giving the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the authority to recall unsafe electronic products from the market.

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act aims to protect consumers from unwanted telemarketing calls by giving them the right to opt out of receiving such calls and by prohibiting telemarketers from calling consumers at certain times of day.

The Poison Prevention Packaging Act regulates the sale of hazardous substances by requiring manufacturers to use child-resistant packaging for certain products, such as medicines, household cleaners, and pesticides.