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title: FTC Challenges Half-Baked “Made in USA” Claims
date: 2023-02-01T00:00:00-05:00
author: "hilary@usesharepoint.com"
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# FTC Challenges Half-Baked ​“Made in USA” Claims

 February 1, 2023 | 3 min

 

 

 

 

 

 

 [Kelley Drye Ad Law Access Podcast](https://soundcloud.com/adlawaccess "Kelley Drye Ad Law Access Podcast") · [FTC Challenges Half-Baked “Made in USA” Claims](https://soundcloud.com/adlawaccess/ftc-challenges-half-baked-made "FTC Challenges Half-Baked “Made in USA” Claims")

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Instant Brands advertises that its Pyrex glass products are ​“Proudly Made in USA” and as ​“American as Apple Pie.” For many years, it appears that Instant Brands’ claims complied with the requirements set forth in FTC’s Made in USA Labeling Rule. But when the COVID-19 pandemic hit and consumers who were stuck at home turned to baking for solace, Instant Brands had trouble meeting the increased demand for its products and it had to look for options outside the country.

 

 

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