E-LABEL Act

On July 10, 2014, the FCC issued guidance that describes how devices with integrated displays can present label information electronically.

In addition, the FCC is authorized to collect fees sufficient to cover its annual appropriation; therefore, CBO estimates that implementing H.R.

[1] The E-LABEL Act was introduced into the United States House of Representatives on July 22, 2014, by Rep. Robert E. Latta (R, OH-5).

"[2] Rep. Jim Matheson (D-UT) also argued in favor of the bill, saying "it will lower production costs for device manufactures, since affixing labels can require significant design time.

"[2] The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) supported the bill, with Grant Seiffert arguing that "by granting device manufacturers the ability to use e-labels, the legislation eases the technical and logistical burdens on manufactures and improves consumer access to important device information.