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The Tip is 'Labeling Tip 1' Know Your Labeling - For products Made in America, the greater the US content the more American jobs required to produce it. So whenever possible choose the product with the highest percentage of U.S.content. US content must be disclosedon Made in USA textiles, automobiles, wool, and fur products. There is no law requiringmost other products to be marked or labeled made in USA, or, have any otherdisclosure about their amount of U.S. content. Those manufacturers and marketers who choose to make claims about the amount of U.S. content must comply with the FTC's Made in USA policy. Note: Imported products must have the country of origin on their label whileproducts partially Made in USA do not. For a product produced in the U.S. to be labeled made in USA, or claimed to beof domestic origin without qualifications or limits on the claim, the product must be all or virtually all made in the U.S. This would mean that all significant parts and processing that go into the product are of U.S. origin. The product should contain no (or negligible) foreign content. Made in the USA products create the greatest number of American jobs for our country. This is because the labor to produce the product, and the raw materials that go into the product, are created with American labor. For most products, there is no law requiring made in America labels, or any other disclosure about the amount of U.S. content. However, for job creation purposes if you have a choice between an imported product and one with no country of origin on the label, choose the product without a country of origin over the imported one. The product without the country origin on its label has some American labor in its content and the imported one most likely does not. Buying Tip Continued - Read more on Made in America Products by Grampas Garden My decision to start Grampa's Garden in 1993 came from my extreme interest in health, my background in Physical Therapy and a hearts desire to help heal the world more naturally. It all began in my home and all that encompasses I truly had such a passion that nothing was able to stop me. I simply had that full belief that I was on the right path so the effort came easily. The hours were intense but so rewarding, I did not notice. Being single helped with keeping up this pace. No loan money the first years also made this trek quite vigorous. Some weeks we would do up to 8 shows to get the products out there. I started with 3 Hot and Cold Packs: The Lumbar, Joint Neck and Teddy Pac. One herbal skin and massage oil and a Peppermint Bees Wax Lip Balm. So let's fast forward! After about 10 years in to operating Grampa's Garden out of our homes, I decided to move it to one central location. We continued to give sub contract work to stay at home men and women as well as in-house manufacturing. Currently the Garden is full of new and innovative products. Come along with me on the journey of a small dream with a big heart-felt desire that has grown to have nearly 200 items, and they mostly Made in Maine/USA! Wellness is my hope, my passion and my fire. Namaste, Jacqui More About Our Maine Made Products We create Therapeutic products to include Hot & Cold Packs, Herbal Pillows, skin care, essential oils, herbal soaps, natural beeswax lip balm, therapeutic oils and creams, and our new line of Weighted Wonders: sensory integration products and many other natural health care products. These therapeutic products provide you with relaxation and aromatic pleasure to invigorate your senses! The hot packs are microwavable and re-heatable. They contain natural grains and spice/herbs, and can also be chilled for use as cold packs. Unscented are also available. Soft Comforts are cold and hot packs made especially for children, in fun cuddly animals and friends. Body and massage tools provide relief for stressed muscles, and herbal pillows provide a relaxing headrest for use anywhere. Our skin therapy products and essential oils are made from the finest natural ingredients and provide many benefits. Most of our products are Made in Maine/USA by people who care about your health and protecting the environment. Come visit our quaint store in Topsham Maine. We are located at 62 Park Drive near the Topsham Fair Mall. Get Directions |
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