Unfortunately, Americans interested in purchasing products made in the United States can no longer rely on a now tarnished certification created and used by a company that imports more than 70% of their finished goods.
FTC: Bollman May No Longer Make “Unqualified” Statements of Origin about Products
In the proposed settlement, Bollman may no longer make “unqualified” statements about where their products actually come from. Before advertising a product as made in the USA, Bollman will have to prove that the final assembly or processing stage took place within the United States. They will also have to prove that virtually all of the ingredients or components used in the products also come from the United States.
They must also inform consumers that the American Made Matters certification is their very own designation that wasn’t awarded to them by a third-party. Finally, the company must stop their misleading marketing practices, giving out deceptive origin, or deceptive certification claims about their products.
