Enhancing Consumer Confidence: USDA Finalizes Voluntary “Product of USA” Label Claim
Clear Definition: To qualify for the "Product of USA" label, the product must be processed in the United States, and significant ingredients must be sourced domestically. This clarity helps avoid…
Made in USA News Attends Consensus Austin 2024
Exploring Innovations in the Blockchain Industry As the global epicenter of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency advancements, Consensus 2024 in Austin, Texas, promises to be a groundbreaking event. Made in USA…
Made in the USA: Defense companies tense as Congress pressures them to buy domestic
A draft version of the 2025 Defense Authorization Act has several provisions targeting China-made critical materials. Lawmakers are increasingly worried about where defense companies get critical materials, like batteries, for…
Securing a Sustainable Future: Reshoring U.S. Manufacturing and Technology
In an era of rapid technological advancements and shifting global dynamics, the United States stands at a crucial juncture. The decision to reshore manufacturing and technology sectors is not merely…
FTC Sends Refunds to Consumers Harmed by False Made in USA
The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $180,000 in refunds to consumers harmed by false Made in USA claims by the motocross and ATV parts maker Cycra. On its…
FTC Crackdown Continues – No Free Pass for False “Made in USA” Claims
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a complaint against Williams-Sonoma, the parent company of Pottery Barn and PB Teen, for violating the FTC’s July 16, 2020, order that barred Williams-Sonoma…
Consensus Austin TX: Catalyzing the Blockchain Revolution in the United States
In the heart of Texas, amidst the vibrant city of Austin, the blockchain community gathers annually for Consensus. This premier global conference is a critical nexus for blockchain and cryptocurrency.…
Williams-Sonoma
Williams-Sonoma agreed to annually certify its compliance program for five years, submit a compliance report in one year, and provide compliance notices of certain changes for 20 years, per the…
FTC fines Kubota $2 million in largest ever ‘Made in the USA’ penalty
WASHINGTON — The Federal Trade Commission on Friday announced that it fined Kubota, one of the world’s largest tractor manufacturing companies, $2 million for mislabeling some of its replacement parts…
FDA, Investigation of (Elevated LEAD Levels) Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches (November 2023)
Do not eat, sell, or serve multiple brands of recalled apple cinnamon fruit pouches. The FDA’s investigation is ongoing. – FDA (https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigation-elevated-lead-levels-cinnamon-applesauce-pouches-november-2023)