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The FTC just fired a “Made in USA” warning shot across the bow of e-commerce—this time aimed directly at the platforms themselves. In July 2025, the agency issued letters to Amazon and Walmart, citing concerns about...more
The Federal Trade Commission recently enacted the Made in USA Labeling Rule and updated its “Complying with the Made in USA Standard” business guidance. Both reinforce the “all or virtually all” standard...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
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 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
While the current Trump administration has taken multiple actions to prioritize American manufacturers and products, it is important to remember that the requirements to make a “Made in the USA” claim in your advertising has...more
On July 2, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced in a blog post that it was releasing a refreshed version of its guidance on “Complying with the Made in USA Standard.” The guidance had not been updated since...more
The Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on Florida-based EXOTOUSA LLC d/b/a Old Southern Brass and its owner (collectively, “OSB”) for deceptive claims regarding the origin of its products and its alleged financial...more
Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more
On Dec. 6, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a Decision Containing Consent Order (Proposed Order) against ExotoUSA LLC DBA Old Southern Brass and its owner, Austin Oliver....more
On June 26, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced an Agreement Containing Consent Order (Proposed Order) against a group of leather and other clothing accessories companies — Chaucer Accessories, Bates...more
The latest Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Made in the USA (MUSA) case may be a bit of a head-scratcher that requires us to delve more deeply into FTC authorities and monetary recovery theories....more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has increasingly prosecuted more deceptive U.S. origin claims under Section 5 of the FTC Act since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic than in the previous decade. This uptick in...more
On Aug. 9, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it had referred a complaint to the U.S. Department of Justice alleging that Axis LED Group LLC, ALG-Health LLC and the individual who controls the companies...more
As consumers and businesses recover from the frenzy of holiday commerce and look ahead to the new year, the supply chain disruptions that grabbed headlines in late 2021 may seem like a distant memory. However, these issues...more
Mattress manufacturer, Resident Home LLC and its owner, Ran Reske, will pay $750,000 to settle Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charges over alleged misrepresentations that its mattresses were made from 100% USA-made materials...more
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) reached a settlement with Ran Reske, the owner of mattress company Resident Home LLC d/b/a/ Nectar Sleep and other brands (collectively, “Nectar Sleep”), to resolve allegations that Nectar...more
Our Regulatory Oversight Blog has been abuzz with news about the newly galvanized Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission). Besides beginning to flex its antitrust muscle, the FTC is also taking on deceptive trade...more
On Thursday, July 1, the Federal Trade Commission held its first meeting under Chair Lina M. Khan and first open business meeting in over twenty years. The Commission considered four items during the nearly two hour long...more
Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently approved a consent order resolving a complaint alleging deceptive “Made in USA” labeling and advertising practices against Chemence, Inc., a glue...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on 22 June 2020 voted to adopt regulations codifying its long-standing Enforcement Policy Statement on U.S. Origin Claims (Policy Statement). The proposed regulations come after the FTC...more
In the past few months, a minority of the commissioners have called for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) to take the heretofore unprecedented step of seeking consumer redress in Made in USA (MUSA) cases. (In...more
On September 26, 2019, the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC’s” or “the Commission’s”) Bureau of Consumer Protection (“BCP”) held a public workshop on “Made in USA” and similar U.S.-origin claims for consumer goods sold in the...more
Marketing a product as “Made in the USA” or “Made in America” can provide a competitive advantage to companies using the designation. Some view the designation as signifying a safer or higher-quality product. Many consider...more