16 CFR 301.17
§ 301.17 Misrepresentation of origin of furs.
United States · 16 CFR — Commercial Practices · Status: effective
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- 16 CFR 301.17, § 301.17 Misrepresentation of origin of furs, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/64133
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No misleading nor deceptive statements as to the geographical or zoological origin of the animal producing a fur shall be used directly or indirectly in labeling, invoicing or advertising furs or fur products.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.