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Learn about the FTC's rules and policies on making "Made in USA" claims for your products. Find resources, cases, and closing letters related to U.S. origin claims.
Jul 2, 2024 · Learn how to comply with the FTC's policy and rule on unqualified and qualified Made in USA claims for products sold or advertised in the U.S. Find out what products are covered, what kinds of claims are prohibited, and what penalties apply.
FTC Sends Payments to Consumers Deceived by False ‘Made in USA’ Claims for DreamCloud Mattresses. FTC Order Requires Pyrex Glass Manufacturer to Pay for Falsely Claiming Chinese Products Were Made in USA.
- I. Background
- II. Response to Comments
- III. Final Rule
- IV. Paperwork Reduction Act
- V. Regulatory Flexibility Act
- VI. Other Matters
- VII. Final Rule Language
- Appendix II: Dissenting Statement of Commissioner Christine S. Wilson
On July 16, 2020, the Commission published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) (85 FR 43162) seeking comments on a new rule regarding unqualified U.S.-origin claims (“MUSA claims”) on product labels. The NPRM was preceded by a review of the Commission's longstanding program to prevent deceptive MUSA claims. The review included a 2019 public wo...
The Commission received more than 700 comments in response to the NPRM from individuals, industry groups, consumer organizations, and members of Congress. Commenters generally supported the rule, stating it provided much-needed clarity and would deter bad actors without imposing new burdens on marketers. Most commenters agreed the rule should in...
For the reasons described above, the Commission has determined to adopt the substantive provisions of the rule as initially proposed. Specifically, the rule covers labels on products that make unqualified MUSA claims. It codifies the Commission's previous MUSA Decisions and Orders and prohibits marketers from making unqualified MUSA claims on label...
The Paperwork Reduction Act (“PRA”), 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.,requires federal agencies to seek and obtain Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) approval before undertaking a collection of information directed to ten or more persons. The Commission has determined that there are no new requirements for information collection associated with this fin...
The Regulatory Flexibility Act (“RFA”), as amended by the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, requires that the Commission provide an Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis with a proposed rule, and a Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis with the final Rule, unless the Commission certifies that the proposed Rule will not h...
Pursuant to the Congressional Review Act (5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.), the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs has designated this rule as not a “major rule,” as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).
For the reasons stated in the preamble, the Federal Trade Commission adds part 323 to subchapter C of title 16 of the Code of Federal Regulationsas follows: The following Appendices will not Appear in the Code of Federal Regulations.
Today the Commission announces a Final Rule with respect to “Made in USA” (MUSA) labels. I support the FTC's prosecution of MUSA fraud and supported its consideration of a rule that addresses deceptive MUSA claims on labels, consistent with the authority granted to the FTC by Congress in Section 45a. The Rule announced today, however, exceeds that...
Apr 20, 2022 · The Made in USA Rule applies to promotional materials—not just a product’s physical label. On April 12, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed its first complaint and proposed stipulated order in federal court exercising its authority under its 2021 Made in USA Labeling Rule.
Jul 30, 2021 · On July 14, 2021, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) published in the Federal Register (86 Fed. Reg. 37022-35) its Final Rule for “Made in USA” and other unqualified U.S. origin claims on product labels (the Rule).
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Jul 23, 2021 · 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.
