Hello everyone,
I am wondering what frame lines you all are aware of that are made in America. We are looking at possibly focusing on those products which are made in America as a theme for a trunk show.
Thank you so much!!!
Hello everyone,
I am wondering what frame lines you all are aware of that are made in America. We are looking at possibly focusing on those products which are made in America as a theme for a trunk show.
Thank you so much!!!
Looks like Europa is giving it a shot.
http://www.visionmonday.com/latest-n...iem-factory-1/
Does anyone recall the rules for "made in America" labeling? I'm specifically referring to buying parts abroad and assembling them in the US. More specifically as it applies to frames alone and completed eyewear.
Supplying labor to assemble foreign made parts does not qualify for "made in America".
https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/busi...e-usa-standard
THE STANDARD FOR UNQUALIFIED MADE IN USA CLAIMS
What is the standard for a product to be called Made in USA without qualification?
For a product to be called Made in USA, or claimed to be of domestic origin without qualifications or limits on the claim, the product must be "all or virtually all" made in the U.S. The term "United States," as referred to in the Enforcement Policy Statement, includes the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories and possessions.
What does "all or virtually all" mean?
"All or virtually all" means that all significant parts and processing that go into the product must be of U.S. origin. That is, the product should contain no — or negligible — foreign content.
What substantiation is required for a Made in USA claim?
When a manufacturer or marketer makes an unqualified claim that a product is Made in USA, it should have — and rely on — a "reasonable basis" to support the claim at the time it is made. This means a manufacturer or marketer needs competent and reliable evidence to back up the claim that its product is "all or virtually all" made in the U.S.
What factors does the Commission consider to determine whether a product is "all or virtually all" made in the U.S.?
The product’s final assembly or processing must take place in the U.S. The Commission then considers other factors, including how much of the product’s total manufacturing costs can be assigned to U.S. parts and processing, and how far removed any foreign content is from the finished product. In some instances, only a small portion of the total manufacturing costs are attributable to foreign processing, but that processing represents a significant amount of the product’s overall processing. The same could be true for some foreign parts. In these cases, the foreign content (processing or parts) is more than negligible, and, as a result, unqualified claims are inappropriate.
^^ this means that if your lenses are cast or otherwise formed overseas, even if they were surfaced and edged in the US, they would not qualify as "Made in America".
How long has this been defined Mike? I recall Cottet before becoming Morel in the 70's and early 80's stamping Made in the USA on their frames. As I recall someone mentioned they were made elsewhere and only assembled in Puerto Rico.
Maybe Chris knows as I know he knows the Cottet family.
It's been the FTC rule since 1997.Originally Posted by Uncle Fester
How about a label that says "assembled in the USA, may contain parts or materials not made in the USA" or would that be too honest?
Did you click on the link and read what's there?
nope just the part that was posted. I'll take a look.
Yes, so "qualified" claims are ok as long as they are mostly truthful. That's good to know, thanks.
Kala Eyewear
www.kalaeyewear.com
had to be stamped " Made in France" and for the USA "Frame France"
For the 20 years I was a frame distributor the rule was by Canada that is had to be stamped " Made in France" and for the USA "Frame France" on to one of the temples.
Today it is all very clear at:
What Every Member of theTrade Community Should Know About: Eyewear Frames and Eyewear
AN INFORMED COMPLIANCE PUBLICATION FEBRUARY 2012
NOTICE:This publication is intended to provide guidance and information to the trade community.It reflects the position on or interpretation of the applicable laws or regulations by U.S.Customs and Border Protection (CBP) as of the date of publication, which is shown onthe front cover. It does not in any way replace or supersede those laws or regulations.Only the latest official version of the laws or regulations is authoritative.
see all of it: ========>
http://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/fil..._eyewear_3.pdf
Thank you everyone for the information! These are exactly the type of things I was looking for (specific lines, and even some info on qualifying "made in usa").
You all are awesome!
Just looked at my old collection of Cottet temples and sure enough they're stamped "Cottet" "Made in USA". These go back to the mid 80's when the Pilot, 2,000, and Golf among many others ruled. Got them from Specto as I recall. Yes- I just checked my rolodex- it was Specto!
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