The FTC issued warning letters to seven companies for allegedly misrepresenting products as 'Made in the USA' when they were imported. The letters urge compliance with the FTC's Made in the USA standard. No monetary penalties were imposed.
The companies were warned to stop making unlawful 'Made in the USA' claims and to comply with the FTC's Made in the USA Labeling Rule. No monetary penalty was imposed.
In-house legal teams should review vendor and supplier agreements to ensure that products are accurately labeled with their country of origin. Contracts should include warranties from vendors that products comply with FTC labeling requirements, indemnification clauses for false advertising claims, and audit rights to verify origin claims. Marketing and advertising contracts should also be reviewed to ensure that any 'Made in USA' claims are substantiated.
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A&F Drum Company LLC
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https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/07/ftc-warns-companies-making-questionable-made-usa-claims
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Federal Trade Commission Enforcement Page
https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement
"A&F Drum Company LLC"
"misrepresented certain products as “Made in the USA,”"
"Section 5 of the FTC Act, Section 45a and the Made in USA Labeling Rule"
"issued warning letters to seven companies"
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