Bexley Blog – Made in America

With Independence Day this week, please consider what “Made in America” means and does it matter to you if your fine writing instrument carries that marking?

The rules that qualify a product for an official “made in USA” label are regulated by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC relies on a definition that “a made in USA product be made of ‘ all or virtually all ‘ components made in America.”

 The factors that must be met include:

·         the percentage of manufacturing costs incurred in the US,

·         how far removed are any foreign components  from the finished product, and

·         the site of final assembly.

The FTC publication on complying with the made in USA standard suggests:

·         a minimum of 75% of total manufacturing costs be incurred in the USA for a credible made in America label.

     The Buy American Act defines a product as made in America (for the purposes of government procurement ) if the item is comprised of at least 50% American made components.

Bexley Pen is proud to say that it completely meets all of these criteria.