The Federal Trade Commission has adopted a regulation that codifies its longstanding approach to labels claiming a product is made in the United States. Watch as George Thompson, International Trade … [Read more...]
More Made in USA Malarkey: FTC Issues Consent Order
Has it really been five years since we discussed the Federal Trade Commission’s enforcement action against Chemence, Inc. for improper Made in USA claims? Yes, five years and a few days, in fact, and the sad … [Read more...]
“Made in USA” Rules — The Federal Trade Commission Wants to Hear from You
The Federal Trade Commission’s rules governing assertions that a product is “Made in the U.S.” can be confusing. As we’ve discussed on various occasions, that agency has strict standards on when claims of … [Read more...]
FTC Cracks Down on False Claims of United States Origin
You can tell them and tell them, but do they listen? Noooooo. Well, in fact, I never told “them” anything, but there’s enough information out there warning against falsely claiming imported articles are … [Read more...]
Made in USA Claims: Make Sure that FTC Requirements Are Met
Remember that old song chorus that goes “you don’t tug on Superman’s cape, you don’t spit into the wind”, among some other not-so-good ideas? Let me add one more: you don’t claim products are “Made in USA” if … [Read more...]