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CMA Consumer Forum Terms of Reference Published

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published the terms of reference for its Consumer Forum. This forum brings together the CMA and UK consumer representative organisations to ensure consumer perspectives are central to the CMA's work.

FTC Proposes Rule on Negative Option Plans and Recurring Payments

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a new rule concerning the use of prenotification negative option plans and recurring payment practices. This proposal aims to provide clearer guidelines and protections for consumers regarding subscription services and automatic renewals.

FTC Proposed Rule on Deceptive Rental Housing Fees

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a new rule to prohibit unfair or deceptive practices related to rental housing fees. This proposal aims to protect consumers from misleading fee disclosures by landlords and property management companies.

Presidential Proclamation on Countering Cartel Criminal Activity

President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation committing the United States and its allies to demolishing criminal cartels and foreign terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere. The proclamation outlines a strategy to coordinate efforts, deprive organizations of resources, and train partner nation militaries.

EU Commission Implementing Regulations on Feed Additives and Agricultural Prices

The European Commission has issued several implementing regulations amending existing rules on fixing representative prices in the poultrymeat and egg sectors, and authorizing new feed additives. These regulations update authorizations for various feed additives and adjust pricing mechanisms for certain agricultural products.

EU Official Journal L Series Daily View - March 13, 2026

The EU Official Journal L series for March 13, 2026, includes new regulations and decisions. Notably, a Commission Implementing Regulation registers the geographical indication 'Kilichi du Niger' (PGI), and a Council Decision addresses the scheduling of substances under international drug conventions.

International Trade Commission - Disposable Vaporizer Devices Investigation Terminated

The International Trade Commission has issued a notice terminating Investigation No. 337-TA-1410 concerning certain disposable vaporizer devices. The commission determined there was no violation of law, closing the investigation without penalties.

Wooden Cabinets from China: Final Countervailing Duty Review Results

The International Trade Administration has published the final results of its administrative review of countervailing duties on wooden cabinets and vanities from China for the year 2023. This notice confirms the final duty rates applicable to these imports.

Certain Fatty Acids from Indonesia and Malaysia: Investigations Initiated

The Department of Commerce, through the International Trade Administration, has initiated less-than-fair-value investigations into certain fatty acids imported from Indonesia and Malaysia. These investigations, identified by docket numbers A-560-848 and A-557-834, will determine if these imports are being sold at unfairly low prices in the U.S. market.

Certain Fatty Acids from Indonesia/Malaysia: Countervailing Duty Investigations Initiated

The International Trade Administration has initiated countervailing duty investigations into certain fatty acids from Indonesia and Malaysia. These investigations will determine if foreign governments are unfairly subsidizing these products, potentially leading to additional duties.