Helping you understand soap and cosmetic regulations — in plain English.
Category: Marketing Claims & Disclosures
Laws and regulations that cover all types of marketing claims and required disclosures.
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You Make It Here, Why Isn’t It “Made in USA”?
Mixed and poured in the US, but using Shea butter from West Africa. Lavender from Provence. Vanilla from Madagascar. Can you really claim ‘Made in USA’?
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Made in the USA – A Good Example
If you make the claim that your product is “Made in the USA” there are some very specific rules you must follow. This is a good example (albeit from a food product) that shows a “qualified claim.”
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Made in “My State” Claims
The FTC sets standards for the truthfulness of “Made in the USA” claims. Now it looks like a claim that a product is made in a specific state must meet the Made in the USA standard.