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
TINA.org Reports Walmart’s Made in USA Mess to FTC
False and deceptive made in USA representations prompts action.
Target Misses the Mark with Made in USA Claims
TINA.org probe finds widespread examples of false and deceptive “Made in the USA” product representations.
UPDATE: Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle FTC Lawsuit over Misleading Made in USA Claims
Settlement comes after TINA.org alerted FTC to hundreds of products deceptively marketed as American-made.
US Senator Urges FTC to Step Up Made in USA Policing
Letter to agency follows TINA.org complaint to FTC regarding USA misrepresentation on Walmart.com.
Walmart Made in USA Misrepresentations Not Wiped Clean
TINA.org to FTC: Walmart lied.
Walmart Website Dropping Made in USA Claims
FTC closes probe into Walmart Made in the USA claims following TINA.org complaint.
Walmart Website Riddled with Deceptive Made in USA Claims
TINA.org investigation finds more than 100 USA labeling errors.
Why the FTC Needs a Made in USA Rule
It is clear that the FTC’s current tactics for policing made in the USA claims are not working.
TINA.org Warns Federal Agency about its False USA-Made Claims
Uncle Sam gets made in the USA claims wrong.
Target’s ‘U.S.-Made’ Room Essentials Pillows
FTC inquiry into retailer’s Made in the USA claims sparks changes to company’s overall packaging process.
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…