Senate Commerce OKs Federal Labeling Bill
The Senate Commerce Committee approved the Reinforcing American-Made Products Act of 2015 on Nov. 18, it said in a news release (here). The legislation (here) would "supersede any provisions of the law of any State relating to the extent to…
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which a product is introduced, delivered for introduction, sold, advertised, or offered for sale in interstate or foreign commerce with a ‘Made in the U.S.A.’ or ‘Made in America’ label, or the equivalent thereof, in order to represent that such product was in whole or substantial part of domestic origin.’" The role of state law on such issues came up recently as several lawsuits, including class actions against Macy’s, Lands’ End and Nordstrom, were filed by consumers alleging the retailers violated California law by selling “Made in the U.S.A.” apparel that incorporates minor foreign-made components (see 1504100014, 1411030049 and 1506220017).