FTC Wool Labeling Changes Take Effect July 7

The Federal Trade Commission on June 4 published in the Federal Register its final rule making changes to the wool labeling regulations. The final rule relaxes fiber content disclosure requirements on hang tags, clarifies definitions on cashmere and virgin or new wool, updates the definition of country of origin to match CBP’s interpretation, and makes changes to guaranty provisions (see 14052827). The changes take effect July 7.