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Misrepresentation and False Claims: Albion Fined False Made In USA Claims
Perplexed by Albion Engineering Corp.'s $2 million fine for false 'Made in USA' claims? Uncover the repercussions and implications in this unfolding legal saga.

Kubota Slapped With Historic Penalty for False 'Made in USA' Claims
Tractor giant Kubota faces a $2 million penalty for false 'Made in USA' claims, prompting questions about broader implications for manufacturing labeling rules.

What does “MADE IN USA” mean?
There is so much discussion these days around the MADE IN USA label. What does it take to use the label "Made in USA" and can you trust the label when you see it?

Know The Difference Between Made in USA and Assembled in USA
Made in USA. Three little words with a not-so-little impact! These days, some companies will do anything to hide where their products are actually manufactured. And they are getting clever. Companies will label their products as "Distributed…

FTC Approves Final Consents Settling Charges On Misleading Made in USA Claims
Following public comment periods in two separate cases, the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) has approved final consent orders settling charges that iSpring Water Systems, LLC, a Georgia-based distributor of water filtration systems, and Block…

American Made: What is it & Why It Matters
Historically there has been a lot of hype around the American-made topic, but there is a heightened awareness in recent years, which has drawn more attention to this subject now more than ever. This is primarily due to reshoring by major manufacturers,…

Made in USA? Tips for Finding Certified American Products
As it turns out, a flag label doesn't guarantee that a product was born in the "land of the free and the home of the brave." A recent Consumer Reports survey found that 8 out of 10 consumers would rather buy a domestically made product than…

Manufacturer’s Made in USA Definition Costs Big Bucks
As companies "tiptoe" back to the United States from overseas, the "Made in USA" label should grow more common. However, ambiguous rules are costing some manufacturers hundreds of thousands of dollars in penalties and legal fees. So what's the…

California Now Allows Firms to Tell Consumers a Made in USA Lie
California long required that any manufacturer wanting to say that a product is made in America must, in fact, have a product that's made in America.
A new state law changes that — and makes it practically impossible for consumers to know…

California Governor Loosens Definition of Made in USA for Products
California companies must now actually make their products in the U.S. to call them American-made.
Mostly.
That federal standard requires that “all or virtually all" of a product’s parts be manufactured domestically and that its final…