- On July 1, 2025, FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson designated July as “‘Made in the USA’ Month,” and reiterated the Commission’s commitment to cracking down on deceptive MUSA claims.
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FTC Finalizes Rule Against Fake Reviews and Testimonials
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- On August 14, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) announced its Final Trade Regulation Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials (Final Rule) to rein in
Complying with “Made in USA” Standards, Now a Little Easier and a Little Tougher
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- The FTC recently released Complying with the Made in USA Standard guidance, which further interprets the 2021 Made in USA Labeling Rule and the FTC’s 1997 Enforcement Policy Statement on
FTC to Hold Informal Hearing on Proposed Rule Banning Fake Reviews and Testimonials
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- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that it will hold an informal hearing on its Proposed Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials on February 13, 2024.
FTC Warns Two Trade Associations and 12 Dietitians and Influencers to Better Disclose Financial Connections
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- On November 13, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent warning letters to the American Beverage Association (AmeriBev), the Canadian Sugar Institute, and a dozen dietitians and influencers promoting
FTC Proposes New Rule Targeting “Junk Fees”
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- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a new proposed rule targeting what it calls “junk fees,” following the agency’s October 2022 announcement that it would explore such a rule
California Judge Certifies Class in Bigelow Tea False Advertising Lawsuit
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- As previously covered on this blog, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted a final rule on
Sen. Schumer Calls for FDA Investigation into PRIME’s Energy Drink Caffeine Content and Marketing Tactics
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- On July 9, 2023, Senator Schumer (D-NY) called for the FDA to investigate “PRIME” energy drinks due to their high caffeine content and direct marketing to children and teenagers.
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FDA and FTC Issue Six Warning Letters for Delta-8 THC Copycat Snacks
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- Delta-8 Tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta-8 THC) is an isomer of Delta-9 THC, the intoxicating component of certain cannabis plants. It is naturally occurring at very low levels in hemp and can be
FTC Starts Long-Awaited Green Guides Review
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- Update: The formal Federal Register notice was published on December 20, 2022, and comments are due on February 21, 2023.
- On December 14, 2022, at an open meeting of the