Which agency issues rules and regulations such as advertising practices?

• A. Environmental Protection Agency
• B. Food and Drug Administration
• C. Department of Commerce
• D. Federal Trade Commission

Answer: (D)

Advertising practices are governed at the federal level primarily by the agency that enforces truth-in-advertising and protects consumers from deceptive marketing. The Federal Trade Commission handles rules and guidelines about how products can be advertised, what claims must be substantiated, and how endorsements or comparisons can be used. This focus on protecting consumers in advertising distinguishes it from other agencies: the Environmental Protection Agency sets environmental rules, the FDA regulates safety and labeling for foods, drugs, and cosmetics, and the Department of Commerce deals with economic policy and trade. None of those focus on advertising practices across all industries the way the FTC does, so it is the correct choice.