# 16 C.F.R. § 423.2 (2026): Terminology

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## Section

- **Citation:** 16 C.F.R. § 423.2 (2026)
- **Heading:** Terminology
- **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 423: CARE LABELING OF TEXTILE WEARING APPAREL AND CERTAIN PIECE GOODS AS AMENDED / § 423.2: § 423.2   Terminology.

## Text

(a) Any appropriate terms may be used on care labels or care instructions so long as they clearly and accurately describe regular care procedures and otherwise fulfill the requirements of this regulation.
(b) Any appropriate symbols may be used on care labels or care instructions, in addition to the required appropriate terms so long as the terms fulfill the requirements of this part. See § 423.8(g) for conditional exemption allowing the use of symbols without terms.
(c) The terminology set forth in appendix A may be used to fulfill the requirements of this regulation.
[48 FR 22743, May 20, 1983; 48 FR 24869, June 3, 1983; 62 FR 29008, May 29, 1997]

## Nearby sections

- [16 C.F.R. § 423.1 (2026) § 423.1   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P423_S423_1.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 423.2 (2026) § 423.2   Terminology.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P423_S423_2.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 423.3 (2026) § 423.3   What this regulation does.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P423_S423_3.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 423.4 (2026) § 423.4   Who is covered.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P423_S423_4.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 423.5 (2026) § 423.5   Unfair or deceptive acts or practices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P423_S423_5.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 423.6 (2026) § 423.6   Textile wearing apparel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P423_S423_6.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 423.7 (2026) § 423.7   Certain piece goods.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P423_S423_7.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 423.8 (2026) § 423.8   Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P423_S423_8.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 423.9 (2026) § 423.9   Conflict with flammability standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P423_S423_9.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 423.10 (2026) § 423.10   Stayed or invalid parts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P423_S423_10.md)

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