“Made in USA” Final rule

On 14 July 2021, the Federal Trade Commission published the final “Made in USA” (MUSA) rule. The rule will take effect on 13 August 2021.

The Commission has decided to adopt the substantive provisions of the rule as initially proposed. It covers labels on products that make unqualified MUSA claims. It also codifies the Commission's previous MUSA Decisions and Orders and prohibits marketers from making unqualified MUSA claims on labels unless: 

• Final assembly or processing of the product occurs in the United States,

• All significant processing that goes into the product occurs in the United States, and

• All or virtually all ingredients or components of the product are made and sourced in the United States.

The rule also covers labels making unqualified MUSA claims appearing in mail-order catalogues or mail-order advertising.

For more information, visit the Federal Register website here.