# 16 C.F.R. § 1702.6 (2026): Trade secrets and other confidential information

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1702_S1702_6

## Section

- **Citation:** 16 C.F.R. § 1702.6 (2026)
- **Heading:** Trade secrets and other confidential information
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 16 CFR: Commercial Practices / Chapter II: CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION / Part 1702: PETITIONS FOR EXEMPTIONS FROM POISON PREVENTION PACKAGING ACT REQUIREMENTS › PETITION PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS / § 1702.6: § 1702.6   Trade secrets and other confidential information.

## Text

Where a petition contains material that the petitioner believes should be exempt from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552, the petitioner shall comply with the requirements of 16 CFR part 1015, the Commission's regulation under the Freedom of Information Act concerning requests for treatment as exempt material. The Commission shall act upon any request for treatment as exempt material in accordance with the provisions of 16 CFR part 1015.

## Nearby sections

- [16 C.F.R. § 1702.1 (2026) § 1702.1   Purpose and policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1702_S1702_1.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1702.2 (2026) § 1702.2   Procedural requirements and recommendations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1702_S1702_2.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1702.3 (2026) § 1702.3   Substantive requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1702_S1702_3.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1702.4 (2026) § 1702.4   Petitions with insufficient or incomplete information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1702_S1702_4.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1702.5 (2026) § 1702.5   Failure to supply adverse information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1702_S1702_5.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1702.6 (2026) § 1702.6   Trade secrets and other confidential information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1702_S1702_6.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1702.7 (2026) § 1702.7   Justification for the exemption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1702_S1702_7.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1702.8 (2026) § 1702.8   Human experience data.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1702_S1702_8.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1702.9 (2026) § 1702.9   Relevant experimental data.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1702_S1702_9.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1702.10 (2026) § 1702.10   Human experimental data involving the testing of human subjects.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1702_S1702_10.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1702.11 (2026) § 1702.11   Product specifications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1702_S1702_11.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1702.12 (2026) § 1702.12   Packaging specifications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1702_S1702_12.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1702.13 (2026) § 1702.13   Labeling and packaging samples.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1702_S1702_13.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1702.14 (2026) § 1702.14   Marketing history.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1702_S1702_14.md)

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