Celebrate July as the officially recognized 'Made in the USA' month, according to the declaration by the Federal Trade Commission
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced July as "Made in USA" month, marking a significant step towards enforcing strict rules for products labelled as 'Made in USA' and increasing consumer confidence.
FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson made the announcement on Tuesday, stating that the aim is to protect the Made in USA label and prevent its misuse. The FTC is tasked with enforcing the rules for products using Made in USA labeling, and the agency plans to devote more resources towards enforcement during July.
According to the Made in USA Labeling Rule issued in 2021, products can only be labelled or advertised as 'Made in USA' if the final assembly or processing occurs in the United States, all significant processing is done in the USA, and all or virtually all ingredients or components are made and sourced in the USA. The FTC has two main types of claims: unqualified claims, which must meet the strict "all or virtually all" standard, and qualified claims, which disclose how much of the product is made in the U.S.
The FTC's initiative forms part of President Trump and his administration's efforts to increase U.S. manufacturing. Ferguson stated that protecting the Made in USA label is important for President Trump's goal of increasing U.S. manufacturing, and the FTC's aim is to protect consumer confidence in the label.
The FTC also aims to educate businesses and American consumers about Made in the USA standards. The agency wants to help businesses understand the rules for advertising domestically made products as Made in the USA and provide more resources to businesses looking to advertise their products as Made in the USA.
The FTC's Made in the USA month is part of a broader initiative to support U.S. manufacturing and reshore U.S. manufacturing jobs. Ferguson expressed that the FTC wants to help businesses use the Made in USA label honestly, celebrate companies that make their products in America, and prevent misuse of the label. The agency will also increase scrutiny of product claims and stepped-up investigations and enforcement actions to protect the integrity of the "Made in USA" label and American manufacturing.
In conclusion, the FTC's declaration of July as "Made in USA" month is a significant step towards enforcing strict rules for products labelled as 'Made in USA' and increasing consumer confidence. The agency aims to protect the Made in USA label, educate businesses and American consumers about Made in the USA standards, and support U.S. manufacturing.
In an effort to uphold the integrity of the Made in USA label, the Federal Trade Commission plans to allocate more resources to enforce its regulations during July, taking a significant step towards protecting consumer confidence not only in products but also in finance, business, and the economy. The FTC aims to educate businesses on Made in the USA standards to facilitate honest labeling, which in turn could lead to greater investment and manufacturing growth in the country, thereby impacting the economy at large.
