Magnum Exotics Kona Blend Coffee

Kona Coffee

Bertolli and Carapelli Olive Oil

Iron Company

FTC spots potentially misleading made in the USA claims in company’s marketing.

BedHead Pajamas

Sleepwear company makes changes to made in the USA marketing in wake of FTC inquiry.

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.

New Balance Made in USA

In 1996, the FTC brought an administrative action against New Balance Athletic Shoes, Inc. for making deceptive U.S.-origin claims about its sneakers. Since at least 2009, the company has marketed…

MUSA Recidivists

1. New Balance In 1996, the FTC brought an administrative action against New Balance for making deceptive U.S.-origin claims about its sneakers. Since at least 2009, the company has marketed…

Made in USA Petition

TINA.org successfully petitioned the FTC to enact a Made in USA rule to better protect consumers and more forcefully deter deceptive practices.

New Balance Shoes

Australian Gold Spray Gel with Instant Bronzer

FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996

A review of the FTC’s Made in USA enforcement actions

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Petitions FTC for Made in USA Rule

MADISON, CONN. August 22, 2019– Consumer advocacy organization, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), filed a formal petition today requesting that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) use its rulemaking authority to expand its enforcement…

Kenall Lighting

Company sees that light after FTC inquiry into its made in the USA claims.

Geier Glove Company Kangaroo Gloves

Company’s made in the USA claims should be taken down (under).

NuBra

Support is a key feature of any bra — support for advertising claims, that is.

TINA.org’s Made in USA Actions

A review of TINA.org’s work uncovering (and putting an end to) deceptive made in the USA ad campaigns.

American Beer Equipment

FTC scrutinizes beer equipment that doesn’t meet its standard to be marketed as American-made.

TINA.org Files Deceptive Made in USA Complaint Against Williams Sonoma

MADISON, CONN. May 22, 2019 – Williams-Sonoma brands including Williams-Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, PBteen, Pottery Barn Kids, Rejuvenation and West Elm are violating the FTC’s Made in USA standard according…

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.