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The new program by Apple, that would authorizes iPod products with a ÒMade for iPodÓ sticker or badge is seeing some controversy.

Some believe that it is a way for Apple to collect royalties on its iPod success. "A lot of our smaller manufacturers are concerned about this scheme. We think it will hurt their business. Apple's trying to muscle into the accessories market," stated an iPod accessory retailer.

Apple however is saying the reason for this new program is to "Formalize how accessory makers work with Apple - while also preventing consumers from getting stuck with knock-off products that don't perform as advertised"

The details are still sketchy on the program but it will most likely not include accessories like iPod cases, just electronics that interface with the iPod.

Belkin, a producer of multiple iPod products, is however, not worried about the new program.

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Macworld UK - Made for iPod scheme worries manufacturers