Lecation of foreign origin disclosure
75 F.T.C. 1118 · Apr. 18, 1969 · Digest No. 334
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No. 334. Lecation of foreign origin disclosure. The Commission advised an importer of candles and candle holders in regard to the proper location of the foreign country of origin disclosure thereof.
After importation, the product will be assembled in a combination blister package of eight candles and eight holders on a display card for resale to the general public. The imported holders and candles will be marked with their respective country of origin. However, this identification as to foreign origin will not be readily seen by prospective purchasers making a casual inspection of the merchandise prior to the purchase thereof. In regard to the question of whether the disclosure should be made on the product or on the face of the display card, the Commission said:
INTERLOCUTORY ORDERS, ETC. 1119 * * * the general rule is that the disclosure must be clear and conspicuous. This means that it must be placed in a location where it would be readily observed by prospective purchasers making a casual inspection of the merchandise prior to, not after, the purchase thereof. (File No. 698 8095, released April 18, 1969.)