On July 1, 2021, the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) finalized a new Made in USA labeling rule that becomes effective August 13, 2021. The new rule codifies the FTC’s “all or virtually all” standard for unqualified “Made in USA” claims. The rule is intended to “crack down on marketers who make false, unqualified claims that

Lauren B. Aronson
FTC Seeks Input by October 11 on its “Made in USA” Claims Policy
By Lauren B. Aronson on
Posted in Customs, Supply Chain
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is soliciting comments on its 1997 Enforcement Policy Statement on U.S. Origin Claims and its ongoing enforcement of that policy. On September 26, 2019, the FTC held a workshop with key stakeholders to discuss how consumers perceive “Made in USA” claims, how advertisers and marketers comply with the standard, and…