Konkurencja i konsument · 18/10/1995

Request for Public Comment in Preparation for Public Workshop Regarding ``Made in USA'' Claims in Product Advertising and Labeling

On July 11, 1995, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it will conduct a comprehensive review of consumers' perceptions of ``Made in USA'' claims in product advertising and labeling. As part of this review, the Commission will invite representatives of consumers, industry, government agencies, and other groups to attend a public workshop to exchange views on the issues. Among other things, the Commission will be determining (i) whether it should alter its legal standard regarding the use of unqualified ``Made in USA'' claims, and (ii) how domestic content should be measured under any future standard. The Commission plans to hold the workshop in Washington, D.C., in February or March 1996, and has undertaken a consumer perception study for use in that workshop. Today's notice seeks written comment on the issues that will be addressed at the workshop. The Commission will consider comments of all persons, including non-participants in the workshop. However, any person who expects to apply for participation in the workshop must file a written comment at this time. The Commission will issue a second Federal Register notice setting the date and specific location of the workshop an