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As your company prepares to enter the U.S. market, it is essential to understand and comply with the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) advertising and labeling regulations. These rules are designed to protect consumers from...more
Takeaway: We have written about false advertising cases alleging that consumer products are contaminated with some sort of harmful substance. See, e.g., Federal court dismisses false advertising claims, ruling that studies...more
The United States District Court for the Northern District of California dismissed with prejudice a putative class action against The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) on July 7, 2025, concerning the labeling of its “Tampax Pure...more
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
Since the start of the year, Canadian consumers and businesses have rallied behind the “Elbows Up!” movement and are looking to “buy Canadian”. Homegrown goods are in high demand, and origin claims like “Made in...more
On July 8, in the wake of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) designation of July as “Made in the USA” (MUSA) Month, the FTC issued warning letters to four companies suspected of violating the FTC’s Made in USA Labeling Rule...more
There is nothing new about companies providing platforms for other companies to sell their wares. That is, after all, exactly what supermarkets do, and TV and radio networks have long run ads for other companies. The rise of...more
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
The regulatory landscape for consumer-packaged goods (CPG) brands is shifting, with artificial food dyes emerging as a central focus of both state and federal scrutiny. Recent actions by the federal and state governments,...more
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
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
We love a good excuse for a reminder about how to substantiate Made in USA Claims, and we get those opportunities annually around the 4th of July. FTC Chair Ferguson apparently also feels the same, so much that yesterday he...more
The Made in the USA label carries significant marketing weight, especially in today’s political landscape, but it also comes with legal risks. Federal regulators and class action attorneys are scrutinizing origin claims,...more
Our notable ruling roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space. John Daly, et al. v. The Wonderful Company, LLC, No. 1:24-cv-01267 (N.D. Ill. – March 3, 2025):...more
Clean Beauty Legal Risks Clean beauty claims have become the current "flavor of the month" for consumer class action lawsuits, particularly in California, New York, Florida, and Texas, where plaintiff's bar activity is...more
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
While we have previously written on Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforcement of “Made in America” claims, a recent jury verdict shows that manufacturers should also be wary of potential consumer claims....more
Recently, a divided United States Supreme Court held that a cannabis product manufacturer could face civil liability under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) if a consumer suffered a personal injury...more
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
Microplastics are small plastic particles released from plastic products as they break down over time, and they are present everywhere in the environment . Although there is not yet conclusive scientific evidence...more
Rascals advertises that the Hydrolock Core in its diapers “holds up to 25 x its weight” and “absorbs 15 x its weight.” P&G thought that claim was full of crap and filed a challenge before the NAD, arguing that Rascals...more
A federal jury in the Central District of California has awarded $2.36 million in damages to a consumer class, finding that R.C. Bigelow Inc. (“Bigelow”), without limitation, violated the Consumer Legal Remedies Act and...more
A recent jury decision in Banks et al. v. R.C. Bigelow, Inc., et al., Case No. 2:20-cv-06208, in the Central District of California may serve to embolden more consumer class action filings in the Golden State over domestic...more
In 2020, plaintiffs filed a class action complaint in California federal court against Bigelow Tea, alleging that the company falsely represents that its teas are made in the United States, when the tea leaves are actually...more
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