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.
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
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
Infographic: Comments on FTC’s Proposed Made in USA Rule
TINA.org’s review of comments submitted regarding the FTC’s proposed Made In USA rule.
Kamik’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims
Zooming in on the fine print of a “Made in USA” tag.
Gillette’s Implied Made in the USA Claims
The U.S. flag features prominently in this Gillette ad despite the fact that many of its products aren’t “Made in the USA.”
Kia’s ‘Made in America’ Claims Not Fit for Office
President’s Day ad botches what it means to be Made in the USA.
New Balance, an Iconic Made in USA Brand, Defies FTC Law
TINA.org files a complaint with federal regulators over shoemaker’s deceptive made in the USA claims.
Overstepping Their Bounds: Deceptively Marketed Made in USA Shoes
Over the years, TINA.org has found several shoe brands running afoul of the FTC’s Made in USA standard.
New Balance: Running Afoul of the Law
New Balance labels some of its shoes as “Made in USA.” Here’s why that’s a problem.
Red Wing Shoes
To find out where these “Made in USA” boots are truly made, you really need to think outside the (shoe)box.
Step2 Halts Made in the USA Marketing Following TINA.org Probe
TINA.org probe finds that 90 percent of the company’s products are wholly or partially made outside the U.S.
TINA.org Brings Walmart’s Deceptive Made in USA Claims to the FTC, Again
Walmart attempts to redefine what it legally means to be “made” in the USA.
Class-Action Tracker
Made in USA Claims on Bigelow Teas
In July 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against R.C. Bigelow, Inc. for allegedly falsely advertising that several of its teas – including Earl Grey Black Tea, English Teatime Black…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Hoover Vacuum Cleaners
Allegations: Falsely marketing vacuum cleaners as made in USA when parts used in the vacuums are from China
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…