Country of Origin Labeling Requirement Act

HR 217 requires online retailers operating websites or mobile apps to clearly disclose the country of manufacture or final assembly for products sold through those platforms. It directly affects businesses selling retail products online, such as e-commerce platforms and digital marketplaces, but excludes individuals selling via others' platforms (e.g., personal listings on eBay). The bill mandates this disclosure in a "clear and conspicuous" manner, enforced by the Federal Trade Commission as an unfair or deceptive practice under existing law. This creates a new transparency requirement specifically for digital retail sales, aligning online product labeling with similar rules for physical stores.