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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…
WSJ Examines Increase in “Made in USA” Challenges
We’ve written various posts about challenges to Made in USA claims, including class action lawsuits (like this one ) and regulatory investigations (like this one ). A recent article in The Wall Street Journal examines…
Jury Awards Tea Drinkers $2.36 Million in Made in USA Dispute
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…
Court Sides with Tea Drinkers in Made in USA Dispute
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 teas are actually…
FTC Updates Made in the USA Guidance
Last week, the FTC released an updated version of its Complying with the Made in USA Standard business guide. The heart of the guidance remains the same: if you expressly or implicitly state that a product is Made in…