COOL Online Act
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Overview
The COOL Online Act requires online sellers to clearly display the country of origin and the location of their business when selling imported products. Certain products, including agricultural commodities, meat and poultry, eggs, previously owned items, and some food and drug products, are exempt from these requirements. The Federal Trade Commission will be responsible for enforcing these rules, and a memorandum of understanding will be established between the FTC, Customs and Border Protection, and the Department of Agriculture to ensure consistent implementation.
Key provisions
- Online sellers must disclose the country of origin of products.
- Online sellers must disclose the country where their business is located.
- Certain agricultural products, meat, poultry, eggs, and previously owned items are exempt.
- Food and drugs subject to the FDA’s jurisdiction are exempt.
- Small sellers (annual sales under $20,000) are exempt.
- Retailers can rely on information provided by third-party suppliers to meet disclosure requirements.
- The Federal Trade Commission will enforce violations as unfair or deceptive practices.
- An agreement will be established between the FTC, Customs and Border Protection, and the Department of Agriculture to coordinate implementation.
Who is affected
- Online sellers of imported products
- Consumers purchasing products online
- Manufacturers and importers of foreign goods
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