Made in USA Petition
TINA.org filed a petition requesting that the FTC use its rulemaking authority to expand its enforcement abilities and better defend the Made in USA marketing designation by enacting a regulation that would give the agency the option to seek a monetary penalty against first-time offenders who blatantly ignore the law.
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Highlights
Filed petition for Made in USA rulemaking
FTC acted on TINA.org’s petition and enacted Made in USA labeling rule
Timeline
2021
2020
September 10
TINA.org submits a comment on the FTC’s notice of proposed rulemaking.
June 22
The FTC issues a notice of proposed rulemaking for a Made in USA Labeling Rule.
2019
November 12
TINA.org submits a second comment with the FTC.
October 11
TINA.org submits a comment in addition to, and in support of, its Petition for Rulemaking.
August 22
TINA.org files with the FTC a Petition for Rulemaking to Promulgate Regulations for Made in the USA Claims.
Featured
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TINA’s Take: FTC Takes Crucial Step Forward in Holding Deceptive Made in USA Marketers Accountable
FTC finalizes its Made in USA Labeling Rule.
The Latest
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‘Almay Simply American’ Simply Not True
TINA.org investigation finds that a vast majority of the company’s cosmetics do not fit the legal standard for Made in USA.
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American Blanket Company
Deceptive made in the USA claims threaten to fleece consumers.
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Are You Smarter than Walmart?
Should these products have made Walmart’s cut for Made in USA?
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Attic Breeze Solar-Powered Attic Fans
FTC publishes first closing letters since Made in USA Labeling Rule went into effect in August.
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By the Numbers: Made in the USA Class-Action Lawsuits
A closer look at the who, what, where, when, and why.
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Despite Boston-Made Claims, Many Gillette Products Wicked Imported
TINA.org files FTC complaint over Gillette’s false and deceptive Made in the USA claims.
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Frank Clegg
Company needs to bag deceptive Made in the USA claim.
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FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996
A review of the FTC’s Made in USA enforcement actions
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GhostBed’s Deceptive Made in USA Claims
Labor Day campaign pitches a Chinese-made pillow as “proudly made in the USA.”
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Hoover’s Made in USA Claims
Score another one for the fine print.
Class-Action Tracker
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Made in USA Claims on Bigelow Teas
Allegations: Falsely marketing teas as “manufactured in the USA”
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Hudson Clothing’s Made in USA Claims
June 2017: A state court judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. March 2017: A state court judge preliminarily approved a settlement that resolves both the Noiman and Schulert…
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Kraft Heinz Foods Made in USA Claims
September 2016: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. as to the named plaintiff’s claims and When a complaint is dismissed…
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Trojan Condoms “Made In USA” Claims
February 2016: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. as to the named plaintiff and When a complaint is dismissed without…
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Walmart’s “Made in USA” Labels
July 2016: Plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed this action When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have not been disclosed. July 2015: A…
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Hoover Vacuum Cleaners
Allegations: Falsely marketing vacuum cleaners as made in USA when parts used in the vacuums are from China
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Lands’ End “Made in the USA” Claims
December 2016: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. April 2016: A federal judge granted preliminary approval of the settlement. A final fairness hearing is scheduled for November…