Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act): Primary federal law governing unfair or deceptive trade practices, affecting labeling, advertising, and consumer protection aspects of private label agreements
Lanham Act: Federal trademark law protecting brand names, logos, and other marks used in private labeling arrangements
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: Comprehensive regulatory framework for food, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices, including safety, labeling, and manufacturing requirements
Consumer Product Safety Act: Federal law establishing safety standards for consumer products and reporting requirements for manufacturers
Fair Packaging and Labeling Act: Requires accurate package labeling with product identity, manufacturer details, and net quantity of contents
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): State-adopted uniform law governing commercial transactions, including sales contracts and warranties
Patent Laws: Federal laws protecting novel inventions and processes that may be involved in private label manufacturing
Copyright Laws: Protection for original works including packaging designs, marketing materials, and product documentation
Trade Secret Laws: State and federal protections for confidential business information, formulas, and manufacturing processes
FDA Regulations: Specific requirements for food, beverage, cosmetic, and medical device manufacturing, labeling, and safety
CPSC Regulations: Safety standards and reporting requirements for consumer products under the Consumer Product Safety Commission
EPA Regulations: Environmental protection requirements affecting manufacturing processes and chemical product safety
USDA Regulations: Agricultural product standards and requirements for food products and labeling
Country of Origin Labeling (COOL): Federal requirements for disclosing the origin of certain products to consumers
State Consumer Protection Laws: Various state-specific regulations protecting consumers from unfair practices and setting product standards
State Product Liability Laws: State-specific rules governing manufacturer liability for product defects and damages
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP): Industry standards and federal requirements for manufacturing processes and quality control
International Trade Regulations: Laws governing import/export, customs requirements, and international commerce if foreign manufacturing is involved
