# 16 C.F.R. § 423.3 (2026): What this regulation does

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P423_S423_3

## Section

- **Citation:** 16 C.F.R. § 423.3 (2026)
- **Heading:** What this regulation does
- **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 / § 423.3: § 423.3   What this regulation does.

## Text

This regulation requires manufacturers and importers of textile wearing apparel and certain piece goods, in or affecting commerce, as “commerce” is defined in the Federal Trade Commission Act, to provide regular care instructions at the time such products are sold to purchasers through the use of care labels or other methods described in this rule.

## 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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