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March 13th, 2012
Clothes Call: FTC Reviews Wool Products Labeling Rules
As part of a regular review of its rules and guides, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") is currently focusing on its "Wool Products Labeling Rules" ("Wool Rules" or "Rules"). The Wool Rules, which apply to any manufacturer, distributor, or labeler of wool products, were last modified in the year 2000. Under the current Rules, advertisements for wool products in mail order catalogs and mail order promotional materials "shall contain a clear and conspicuous statement that the product was either made in U.S.A., imported, or both." The Rules also contain a long list of labeling requirements, including requirements governing the proper use of "recycled wool," "cotton," "rayon," "silk," "linen," "acetate," "nylon," "polyester," "Alpaca," "Llama," "Camel," "all," "100%," "virgin," and "new."
The FTC now seeks public comment on whether there is a continuing need for the Wool Rules, whether the Wool Rules provide benefits to consumers, and what burdens the rules place on business. Written comments must be submitted by March 26, 2012.
Read full FTC Wood Rules- Wood Products Lableing Act
If you have any questions about the Wool Rules, or about any other advertising or marketing law issues, please contact Jeffrey A. Greenbaum at (212) 826 5525 or jgreenbaum@fkks.com, Hannah E. Taylor at (212) 705 4849 or htaylor@fkks.com, or any other member of the Frankfurt Kurnit Advertising Group.
Other Advertising Law Alerts
Get Ready for California’s New “Automatic Renewal” Rules
California recently amended its Automatic Purchase Renewals law. The amended statute - effective July 1st -- require marketers to provide consumers of automatic renewal or continuous service offers with more information and easier ways to terminate. Read more.
June 22 2018
“Made in the U.S.A.” Claims Continue to be Scrutinized
In 2016, California amended Section 17533.7 of the California Business and Professions Code ("Section 17533"), liberalizing the standard for selling products labeled "Made in U.S.A" to California consumers. Read more.
June 4 2018
FTC Issues a $2 Million Reminder to Ad Agencies
The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") and the State of Maine have announced a $2 million dollar settlement with ad agency Marketing Architects, Inc. ("MAI") for deceptive weight-loss claims. Read more.
February 12 2018
