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Use of Term “Manufacturer”

77 F.T.C. 1708 · date not parsed · Digest No. 417

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No. 417, Use of Term “Manufacturer.”

The Commission rendered an advisory opinion as to whether producers of electronic display systems may be referred to as “manufacturers” of such equipment in informational materials furnished the press.

It was submitted that such firms produce and sell electronic display systems and related equipment to those interested in obtaining current transactions on the stock exchange. In order to produce such equipment, various components such as electronic parts, motors, pumps, frames, and related materials are purchased from many sources and