Michael Pertschuk | |
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| Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission | |
| In office April 21, 1977 – October 15, 1984 | |
| President | |
| Succeeded by | Mary Azcuenaga |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 12, 1933 London, England |
| Died | November 16, 2022 (aged 89) Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | |
Michael Pertschuk (January 12, 1933 – November 16, 2022) was an American attorney and advocate for consumer protection and public health. He served as a member of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) from 1977 to 1984, and served as FTC Chair from 1977 to 1981. During his tenure, Pertschuk worked to strengthen the FTC's consumer protection powers.
Prior to joining the FTC, Pertschuk worked on Capitol Hill, where he was nicknamed the "101st Senator" owing to his influence in passing consumer protection legislation.[1] Pertschuk served as chief counsel and staff director to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation from 1965 to 1976 and was instrumental in drafting the landmark legislation requiring cigarette warning labels and banning broadcast advertising of tobacco products. He also helped pass automobile and product safety laws and the Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act.