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Origin Attestation
Material originA declared manufacturing or origin statement for a product, component, or product family.
You might see it written as: Made in USA · Made in the USA · Manufactured in USA
Issued by: Manufacturer (self-declared)
What it proves
A declared manufacturing or origin statement for a product, component, or product family.
What it does not prove
- That the full supply chain originates in the stated geography.
Claims it can support
- Claims Made in USA →
medium risk
- Claims Rapidly Renewable Material →
low risk
- Claims Regional Sourcing →
medium risk
Evidence checklist
- Minimum authority
- Manufacturer declared
- Should state
- Origin Claim · Scope · Manufacturing Location
- Date sensitivity
- Expiry is not the primary issue; check scope and method instead.
Origin claims need scope because assembly, components, and raw materials may differ.
Source: FTC — Made in USA Standard ↗