IVHsl'epresenting hoist as "Made in U."
73 F.T.C. 1321 · Apr. 4, 1968 · Digest No. 215
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No. 215. IVHsl'epresenting hoist as "Made in U. The Commission rendered an advisory opinion today in response to a questioll involving the origin of a hoist which is to be made in part of both domestic and foreign made components. Specifically presented to the Commission was the question of the percentage of domestic material \Thich must be present in the finished product in order for it to be properly described as "::Uacle in U. In response to the foregoing question, the Comnlission said: '" '" :;: a "Made in FS.A." mark would constitute an affirmative representation that the product Wfl s made in its entirety ill the United States, If the product was made of foreign components and assembled in the United States, it would be improper to describe the finished product as "Made in U, " although a legend Assembled in U, A. (nnme of country) components" would be proper. (File No. 683 7091, released Apr. 4, 1968.