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The legal test behind country-of-origin marking: where a product last underwent a real manufacturing step that changed what it is. It is why 'Made in Italy' says less than buyers assume.
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Glossary · General
The legal test behind country-of-origin marking: where a product last underwent a real manufacturing step that changed what it is. It is why 'Made in Italy' says less than buyers assume.