The FTC is an independent Federal agency that works to maintain a strongly competitive free enterprise system. The Commission investigates consumer complaints, writes trade regulations, develops consumer education programs, and protects consumers from unfair deceptive business practices. Ten regional FTC offices also collect and investigate consumer complaints. The FTC's consumer protection program's focus on health- related topics such as truth in advertising, product reliability, and business practices of health spas and nursing homes.

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY, PHOTOREFRACTIVE KERATECTOMY, RADIAL KERATOTOMY, FOOD LABELS, TANNING, LASIK EYE SURGERY