Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA) – Background, Summary of Provisions and Recent Amendments

• By: Staff Editor
• Date: August 16, 2011

The Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA) of 1966 was enacted to ensure that customers are provided enough information to choose wisely among competing products. The Act is enforced by both the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

This article describes the background to the act, summary of its provisions and recent amendments.