FTC explains 'made in USA' standard to confirm consumer confidence
Series: FTC consumer alert; FTC consumer alert
Publisher: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Office of Consumer and Business Education
Published: 2001
Place of publication: Washington, D.C.]
Language: eng
Subjects: Marks of origin; Standards; Consumer goods; Labeling; Government information; Consumer protection; Consumer education; Labels; United States. Federal Trade Commission
Description: The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) presents information in PDF format for consumers on the "Made in the USA" labeling on products. According to the FTC, the labeling means that all or virtually all of the product was made in America. Except for automobiles and textile and wool products, it is the choice of the manufacturer or advertiser to say whether or not a product is domestic.
Notes: Title from title screen (viewed on Feb. 6, 2003).

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System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Mode of access: Internet from the FTC web site. Address as of 2/6/03: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/usaalrt.pdf; current access is available via PURL.