The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) is requesting public comments on a case concerning certain wearable monitoring devices. An administrative law judge has found a potential violation of Section 337 regarding the import and sale of these devices by various companies, including Fitbit and Garmin. The ITC is considering issuing exclusion orders and cease and desist orders, but they want feedback on how these actions might impact public health, competition, and consumers in the U.S. Public comments are due by March 8, 2021, and should address specific issues like the availability and production of alternative products and potential impacts on consumers.
Simple Explanation
The U.S. government is asking people to share their thoughts about a problem with certain health gadgets like smartwatches that count your steps, made by companies like Fitbit and Garmin. They want to know if making it harder to buy these gadgets in America will help or hurt people.