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How to Avoid Scrutiny When Advertising or Labeling Made in USA

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In 1997, following consumer research and public comments, the FTC published an Enforcement Policy Statement on U.S. Origin Claims to guide marketers and manufacturers that want to make an unqualified Made in USA claim under...more

Maynard Nexsen

FTC Announces Largest Ever Civil Penalty for Made in USA Labelling Violation

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On April 26, 2024, the FTC announced the largest ever civil penalty for the improper labelling of products as “Made in USA.” The FTC announced that Williams Sonoma will pay a record civil penalty of $3.17 million for...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 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

Foley & Lardner LLP

China's “RoHS 2” Regulation: What Manufacturers Must Know

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After years of deliberation and industry anticipation, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (“MIIT”) promulgated the “RoHS 2” regulation on January 21, 2016, with the formal (translated) title “Management...more

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A Taste of Things to Come? Whole Foods Feels Sting of “Non-GMO” Litigation

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As we’ve explored in past posts, mandatory GMO-labeling legislation has, at best, a spotty track record among state legislatures. Nevertheless, the GMO issue continues to draw the public’s attention, and it is becoming clear...more

Morgan Lewis

Making a “Made in the USA” Claim Requires a Reading of Federal and State Law

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Given the rise in false advertising claims, manufacturers and retailers that wish to label or advertise their goods as being “Made in the USA” must be aware of federal and state laws that place certain requirements on the...more

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