ITC Launches Crackdown on Sneaky Chocolate Milk Powder Packaging
Published Date: 4/1/2025
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Summary
The U.S. International Trade Commission is starting a formal enforcement action about certain chocolate milk powder and its packaging. This affects companies involved in making or selling these products, especially those linked to orders from late 2022 and 2024. If you’re in the chocolate milk powder business, watch out—this could mean new rules and possible penalties soon!
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Formal Enforcement Started for Chocolate Milk Powder
The U.S. International Trade Commission has started a formal enforcement proceeding about certain chocolate milk powder and its packaging. The proceeding relates to a general exclusion order issued on November 15, 2022 and cease-and-desist orders issued on November 18, 2024. If you make, sell, or package these products, this action is directly about your business activity.
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