Office of Consumer Goods
The Office of Consumer Goods (OCG) advances the competitiveness of U.S. consumer goods industries, leveraging sectoral expertise and strong industry relationships to support trade and facilitation activities and strengthen U.S. supply chains. OCG maintains expertise in such sectors as processed foods, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and personal care products, safety and security equipment, home appliances, and recreational transportation (pleasure boats, motorcycles, recreation vehicles, all-terrain vehicles). OCG also supports industries including home furnishings, gems and jewelry, lawn and garden equipment, sporting goods, agricultural chemicals and fertilizer, toys and games, and miscellaneous manufacturing sectors.
OCG conducts sector-specific research and analysis, supports U.S. market development priorities and trade promotion activities, identifies supply chain vulnerabilities, and evaluates the impact of regulatory policies on U.S. consumer goods industries.
OCG collaborates with other Department of Commerce units and U.S. government agencies to promote U.S commercial competitiveness by identifying strengths and innovations in the consumer goods sector. Our strong working relationship with industry trade associations and individual companies across consumer goods industries is key to OCG’s and I&A’s successful efforts. As part of that engagement, OCG staff also serve as the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) for the Industry Trade Advisory Committee on Consumer Goods (ITAC 4). Please contact us regarding any competitiveness issues your company or trade association may have.
Office of Consumer Goods Leadership Team
Office of Consumer Goods Team Members
Processed Foods (including Confectionery Products, Snack Foods, Specialty Foods), Agricultural Biotechnology, Food Safety
