Companies Accused of Greenwashing Consumer News Companies Accused of Greenwashing When companies green it, they better mean it.
Crate and Barrel’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims Ad Alert Crate and Barrel’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims Retailer removes all U.S.-origin claims from its products and makes several commitments in response to FTC inquiry.
Chaco’s Made in USA Claims Ad Alert Chaco’s Made in USA Claims The ‘sole’ problem of marketing these sandals as made in the USA.
Companies Getting Coal in 2021 Consumer News Companies Getting Coal in 2021 Find out why New Balance, TikTok, Poland Spring and others make the 2021 naughty list.
Best Reader Tips of 2021 Consumer News Best Reader Tips of 2021 This year reader tips led to dozens of ad alerts, as well as a complaint to regulators.
Netbrands Wristbands and Other Customized Products Ad Alert Netbrands Wristbands and Other Customized Products FTC publishes first closing letters since Made in USA Labeling Rule went into effect in August.
Electric Mirror LED Mirrors Ad Alert Electric Mirror LED Mirrors FTC publishes first closing letters since Made in USA Labeling Rule went into effect in August.
Vinotemp Wine Coolers Ad Alert Vinotemp Wine Coolers FTC publishes first closing letters since Made in USA Labeling Rule went into effect in August.
Designing Fire Oriflamme Fire Tables Ad Alert Designing Fire Oriflamme Fire Tables FTC publishes first closing letters since Made in USA Labeling Rule went into effect in August.
Attic Breeze Solar-Powered Attic Fans Ad Alert Attic Breeze Solar-Powered Attic Fans FTC publishes first closing letters since Made in USA Labeling Rule went into effect in August.
Kamik’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims Ad Alert Kamik’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims Zooming in on the fine print of a “Made in USA” tag.
New Balance: Running Afoul of the Law Ad Alert 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.
New Balance, an Iconic Made in USA Brand, Defies FTC Law Consumer News 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.
The Cost of Doing Business Consumer News The Cost of Doing Business Comparing the amount companies agree to pay to settle deceptive marketing charges with their annual revenue.
Made in USA Refrigerants on Walmart.com Ad Alert Made in USA Refrigerants on Walmart.com When it comes to made in the USA claims on Walmart’s website, there’s a lot of hot air.
Ariat International Ad Alert Ariat International Apparel company known for its equestrian products gets made in USA lesson straight from the horse’s mouth.
American Blanket Company Ad Alert American Blanket Company Deceptive made in the USA claims threaten to fleece consumers.
UV Sanitizer USA Ad Alert UV Sanitizer USA When it comes to UV devices and COVID-19, there is no magic wand.
A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams Consumer News A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams A master list of known and alleged scams.