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.
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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.
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Class-Action Tracker

Made in USA Claims on Bigelow Teas
Allegations: Falsely marketing teas as “manufactured in the USA”

Hudson Clothing’s Made in USA Claims

Kraft Heinz Foods Made in USA Claims

Trojan Condoms “Made In USA” Claims

Walmart’s “Made in USA” Labels

Hoover Vacuum Cleaners
Allegations: Falsely marketing vacuum cleaners as made in USA when parts used in the vacuums are from China
