# 16 C.F.R. § 0.1 (2026): The Commission

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P0_S0_1

## Section

- **Citation:** 16 C.F.R. § 0.1 (2026)
- **Heading:** The Commission
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 16 CFR: Commercial Practices / Chapter I: FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION / Part 0: ORGANIZATION / § 0.1: § 0.1   The Commission.

## Text

The Federal Trade Commission is an independent administrative agency that was organized in 1915 pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914 (38 Stat. 717, as amended; 15 U.S.C. 41-58). It is responsible for the administration of a variety of statutes that, in general, are designed to promote competition and to protect the public from unfair and deceptive acts and practices in the advertising and marketing of goods and services. It is composed of five members appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate for terms of seven years.
[41 FR 54483, Dec. 14, 1976, as amended at 86 FR 38545, July 22, 2021]

## Nearby sections

- [16 C.F.R. § 0.1 (2026) § 0.1   The Commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P0_S0_1.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 0.2 (2026) § 0.2   Official address.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P0_S0_2.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 0.3 (2026) § 0.3   Hours.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P0_S0_3.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 0.4 (2026) § 0.4   Laws administered.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P0_S0_4.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 0.5 (2026) § 0.5   Laws authorizing monetary claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P0_S0_5.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 0.7 (2026) § 0.7   Delegation of functions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P0_S0_7.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 0.8 (2026) § 0.8   The Chair.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P0_S0_8.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 0.9 (2026) § 0.9   Organization structure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P0_S0_9.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 0.10 (2026) § 0.10   Office of the Executive Director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P0_S0_10.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 0.11 (2026) § 0.11   Office of the General Counsel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P0_S0_11.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 0.12 (2026) § 0.12   Office of the Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P0_S0_12.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 0.13 (2026) § 0.13   Office of the Inspector General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P0_S0_13.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 0.14 (2026) § 0.14   Office of Administrative Law Judges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P0_S0_14.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 0.16 (2026) § 0.16   Bureau of Competition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P0_S0_16.md)

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