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FTC Warns Manufacturers and Retailers About Made in USA Claims

As we noted earlier this month, FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson designated July as ​“Made in USA” Month. Because Hallmark still hasn’t printed greeting cards to commemorate the month, the FTC celebrated by sending warning...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (July 15, 2025)

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FTC Sends Warning Letters Regarding Potential Noncompliance With “Made in USA” Requirements. On July 8, the FTC sent letters to a flagpole retailer, footwear maker, football equipment company, and personal care products...more

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FTC Signals Continued Enforcement of “Made in USA” Labeling Rule and Guidance

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The Federal Trade Commission was quiet in its role as the Made in USA enforcement authority during the first few months of the Trump administration. But July left little doubt that the current FTC will continue the robust...more

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FTC (and NAD) Celebrate ​“Made in USA” Month

On July 1, 2025, FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson designated July as ​“Made in USA” Month. Chairman Ferguson noted that in a recent poll, 61% of Americans stated that whether a product was ​“Made in USA” played a factor in their...more

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All AGs Settle with Purdue Pharma over Opioid-Related Claims

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All 55 AGs from the states and territories have settled with Purdue Pharma, Inc., and its owners, members of the Sackler family, to resolve allegations related to the company’s role in fueling the opioid crisis....more

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Recent Investigations by the Texas Attorney General Piggyback on Federal ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Initiatives

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton recently announced that his office is investigating some of the country’s most ubiquitous home brands — including Colgate-Palmolive, Proctor & Gamble, and General Mills — for allegedly...more

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Psychoactive Kratom Draws Continued Scrutiny and Legal Action

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In recent years, plaintiffs have increasingly set their sights on kratom, a controversial botanical supplement, as a target for litigation. With at least 15 putative class-action cases filed in the past year alone, this...more

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'Made in USA' Claims: Compliance Refresher and Best Practices

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With tariffs reshaping the trade landscape and patriotic holidays on the horizon, companies are looking for ways to showcase their US origin, presence, and footprint. But while “Made in USA” claims offer powerful consumer...more

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Companies Moving Manufacturing to U.S. Must Be Careful of “Made in USA” Rule and Guidance

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The Trump administration declared “Made in America” to be “an economic and national security priority of this Administration” and has taken steps through tariffs and other means to encourage American manufacturing. Companies...more

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Texas Investigates Marketing of Crest Children’s Fluoride Toothpaste

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Texas AG Ken Paxton issued CIDs to Colgate-Palmolive Company and Proctor & Gamble Manufacturing Co., which advertise and sell Crest branded toothpaste, over allegations that the companies deceptively marketed fluoride...more

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[Podcast] AD Nauseam: Left to Our Own Devices

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In this episode, hosts Amy Mudge and Daniel Kaufman discuss various health-related cases involving medical devices and FTC rulings. They delve into notable cases such as the QRay bracelet, which claimed pain relief through...more

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Tea Leaves Tell Tales: Jury Awards $2.36 Million for Bigelow's "Manufactured in the USA" Label

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A California jury recently found that R.C. Bigelow, Inc., the well-known manufacturer of Bigelow teas, intentionally or recklessly misled consumers by claiming some of its teabags were “Manufactured in the USA.” The company...more

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Mylan Inc. Settles Opioid Epidemic-Related Claims for $335 Million

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Virginia AG Jason Miyares, along with a bipartisan coalition of eight other state AGs and in coordination with six other AGs, has announced a settlement in principle with Mylan Inc. to resolve allegations that it contributed...more

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Minor Updates, Major Message? The Competition Bureau Clarifies Guidance on “Made in Canada” and “Product of Canada” Claims

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The Competition Bureau recently updated its Enforcement Guidelines for “Made in Canada” and “Product of Canada” claims, clarifying its approach to non-food products and highlighting new opportunities for private enforcement...more

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Alaska Obtains Six-Figure Civil Penalty in Product Labeling Case

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Alaska’s Department of Law’s Consumer Protection Unit recently announced it obtained a Superior Court order issuing a $250,000 civil penalty against B. Merry Studio, which the state alleged to have marketed products as being...more

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Stay ADvised: 2025, Issue 6

Reckitt Benckiser Tastes Sweet Success as Mucinex Honey False Ad Dismissed - Plaintiffs alleging that Reckitt Benckiser falsely advertised certain Mucinex products as containing honey failed to sufficiently allege that the...more

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Purdue Pharma to Pay $7.4 Billion to Settle Thousands of Opioid-Related Lawsuits

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New York AG Letitia James, along with a bipartisan coalition of 15 other state AGs and additional parties, has reached a settlement in principle with members of the Sackler family and Purdue Pharma, Inc., to resolve...more

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Federal Trade Commission Strikes Against “Crafted in America” Language

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As previously reported by Home Textiles Today, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a “record civil penalty” of $3.175 million against a retailer who failed to tell the truth about whether the products it sells...more

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FTC Issues Record-Breaking Civil Penalty in “Made in USA” Case

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Tractor maker Kubota North America Corporation will pay a $2 million civil penalty for falsely labeling its replacement parts as “Made in USA,” the largest civil penalty ever in a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Made in USA...more

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FTC Cracks Down Against False Made in USA Advertisements

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) continues to crack down on companies for falsely advertising that their products are “Made in USA,” as most recently announced in a press release issued on March 30, 2023....more

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FTC Brings the Heat on Pyrex Manufacturer’s “Made in USA” Claims for Products Made in China

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Last week the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it had issued a complaint and proposed consent order against Instant Brands LLC for allegedly marketing products as “Made in the USA,” when they were actually made in...more

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FTC Debunks Claim That Trunk Bunk Pads Were Made in the USA

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​​​​​​​On August 30, the Federal Trade Commission announced a complaint and proposed order for Ohio-based Electrowarmth Products, LLC and its owner, alleging they improperly claimed that their heated fabric truck bunk...more

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FTC Made in USA Lawyer Discusses Latest Agency Enforcement Matter

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A proposed FTC settlement that involves alleged false Made in USA representations and alleged deceptive COVID claims was recently filed by the Department of Justice on the FTC’s behalf against an individual and the two...more

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FTC Enforces New “Made in USA” Labeling Rule for First Time

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Our Consumer Protection/FTC Team reviews the Federal Trade Commission’s Made in USA Labeling Rule and the lessons companies can learn from the remedies the FTC sought in its first enforcement action of the rule....more

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Made in USA, Part Two – How Far Back Do You Have to Look?

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Prior to the new year, we blogged about how the Federal Trade Commission’s (Commission) decision to codify its Made in USA (MUSA) guidance into a rule – and the accompanying threat of civil penalties – makes it all the more...more

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