The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) seeks to protect consumers and competition by preventing anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices through law enforcement, advocacy, and education.

The FTC is the only federal agency with both consumer protection and competition jurisdiction in broad sectors of the economy. The FTC pursues vigorous and effective law enforcement; advances consumers’ interests by sharing its expertise with federal and state legislatures and U.S. and international government agencies; develops policy and research tools through hearings, workshops, and conferences; and creates practical and plain-language educational programs for consumers and businesses in a global marketplace with constantly changing technologies. FTC’s work is performed by the Bureaus of Consumer Protection, Competition, and Economics. That work is aided by the Office of General Counsel and seven regional offices.

In Utah, as in all states, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) plays a critical role in protecting consumers and ensuring a competitive marketplace. The FTC enforces federal consumer protection and antitrust laws, preventing anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices. While the FTC operates at the federal level, its actions impact Utah consumers and businesses. The agency engages in law enforcement against companies that violate these laws, and it provides guidance and education to both consumers and businesses to help them understand their rights and responsibilities. The FTC's work is supported by its Bureaus of Consumer Protection, Competition, and Economics, as well as the Office of General Counsel and regional offices. Although the FTC is a federal agency, its enforcement actions and policies can influence state legislation and regulation in Utah, and the agency often collaborates with state attorneys general to address consumer protection and antitrust issues.