Why should record labels place the seal and warning on their products?
The seal and warning are an effective step in informing consumers that unauthorized copying of sound recordings is illegal. The FBI seal and warning place the official approval of the federal government on the recording industry’s anti-piracy message. Increased program participation is an increase in raising public awareness. How much does it cost to join the program? There is no fee to join the program. All authorized program participants, however, bear their own costs associated with participation in the program (such as incorporating the seal and/or warnings on their products’ artwork, etc.). Do I have to be an RIAA member to join the program? Yes, under current arrangements, the FBI has authorized members of the RIAA to use the FBI Anti-Piracy Seal and Warning. Non-RIAA members should seek additional information about the program from the FBI at www.fbi.gov/ipr/. Are other organizations participating? Yes, other participants include the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA),
