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If you want to make sure your product claims or warranties are compliant with current regulations and laws, Legal Label Inc. can help. Our services include reviewing your warranty material, product safety warnings, Made in USA, or “green” claims, and determining how to properly inform the consumer of the product’s country of origin.
Made in the USA
With the great number of product safety recalls associated with goods manufactured in China (and other countries) in recent years, "Made in USA" claims are more important now than ever. In fact, a "Made in USA" statement on your product might just give your company a competitive edge. As such, you want to be able to make this claim when the facts support it.
Claims of a product being made in the USA is subject to scrutiny by both federal and state agencies. Don't ignore those rules as they may subject your company to costly fines and unwanted media coverage! Consult with us to determine if your products may legitimately contain that claim or, if not, what needs to be stated on both the product and its packaging.
Country of Origin
Country of origin labeling requirements mandated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection are separate from those administered by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) under the Textile and Wool Acts and Rules. For example, FTC rules do not require labeling until a textile product is in its “finished state” for sale to the consumer. Textile products imported in an intermediate stage may, in lieu of being labeled, be accompanied by an invoice with the required information. Customs, however, may require that an unfinished product be marked with the country of origin.
Manufacturers, distributors and importers must comply with both FTC and Customs requirements. The world of labeling can be confusing: check with us before you go to market!
Warranty Material
Generally, a warranty is your promise as a manufacturer or as a seller to stand behind your product. A warranty can be express or implied. Simply put, a warranty is a statement that attests to the integrity of your product and details your commitment to correct certain problems which might arise.
A good warranty can result in added sales. Say what you mean and mean what you say, but say it right!
Consult with us (as well as our associated law firm) for details.
Safety Warnings
Finally, and perhaps most important of all, a product may need to carry one or more safety warnings. Safety warnings are not “do it yourself!” In many cases certain safety warnings are mandated by law. In other cases, an industry standard may call for such. The lack of a safety warning on a given product may subject a user to injury or death and, as such, the product may need to be recalled. Minimize the possibility of a costly recall! Consult with us (as well as our associated law firm) for details.
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