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BMW Needs to Take Its Deceptive Made in USA Claims Off the Road

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BMW Needs to Take Its Deceptive Made in USA Claims Off the Road

TINA.org files complaint over USA-made claims for automaker’s X models.

New Balance’s Made in USA Claims

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New Balance’s Made in USA Claims

Company’s criteria for labeling shoes “Made in the USA” falls short of the legal standard policing such claims.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023

Here’s what we accomplished in 2023 with your help.

Is the Origin Story of GT’s Kombucha an Illegal Health Claim?

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Is the Origin Story of GT’s Kombucha an Illegal Health Claim?

Oft-touted origin story implies that popular kombucha tea helps to cure cancer.

How a TINA.org Reader Tip Led to a Record Penalty for False Made in USA Claims

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How a TINA.org Reader Tip Led to a Record Penalty for False Made in USA Claims

FTC says civil penalty against Williams-Sonoma is “the largest ever in a Made in USA case.”

FTC Shines Light on Shinola American-Made Claims

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FTC Shines Light on Shinola American-Made Claims

Company says definition of American-made is troubling.

Gillette’s Implied Made in the USA Claims

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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.”

Step2’s Made in USA Claims

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Step2’s Made in USA Claims

U.S.-origin claims questioned after consumer receives box labeled “Made in Vietnam.”

Marketers that Get Coal in Their 2020 Holiday Stocking

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Marketers that Get Coal in Their 2020 Holiday Stocking

Find out which companies (and people) are on TINA.org’s 2020 naughty list for deceptive marketing.

Netbrands Wristbands and Other Customized Products

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Netbrands Wristbands and Other Customized Products

FTC publishes first closing letters since Made in USA Labeling Rule went into effect in August.

Iron Company

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Iron Company

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

Step2 Halts Made in the USA Marketing Following TINA.org Probe

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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.

Coronado Leather’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims

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Coronado Leather’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims

Consumers need to do their research when they see leather products advertised as made in USA.

Kubota’s Made in USA Claims

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Kubota’s Made in USA Claims

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Street Dirt Track’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims

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Street Dirt Track’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims

Automotive parts company blames inaccurate U.S.-origin claims on upcoming ad campaign.

GhostBed’s Deceptive Made in USA Claims

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GhostBed’s Deceptive Made in USA Claims

Labor Day campaign pitches a Chinese-made pillow as “proudly made in the USA.”

TINA’s Take: FTC Takes Crucial Step Forward in Holding Deceptive Made in USA Marketers Accountable

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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.

MUSA Recidivists

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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…

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

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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…

Walmart Made in USA Misrepresentations Not Wiped Clean As Promised

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Walmart Made in USA Misrepresentations Not Wiped Clean As Promised

Ad Watchdog’s Review Finds Persistent Issues MADISON, Conn., Oct. 26, 2015 — To help close an inquiry into false and deceptive Made in the USA claims on its website, Walmart assured…

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BMW Needs to Take Its Deceptive Made in USA Claims Off the Road

New Balance’s Made in USA Claims

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023

Is the Origin Story of GT’s Kombucha an Illegal Health Claim?

How a TINA.org Reader Tip Led to a Record Penalty for False Made in USA Claims

FTC Shines Light on Shinola American-Made Claims

Gillette’s Implied Made in the USA Claims

Step2’s Made in USA Claims

Marketers that Get Coal in Their 2020 Holiday Stocking

Netbrands Wristbands and Other Customized Products

Iron Company

Step2 Halts Made in the USA Marketing Following TINA.org Probe

Coronado Leather’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims

Kubota’s Made in USA Claims

Street Dirt Track’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims

GhostBed’s Deceptive Made in USA Claims

TINA’s Take: FTC Takes Crucial Step Forward in Holding Deceptive Made in USA Marketers Accountable

MUSA Recidivists

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

Walmart Made in USA Misrepresentations Not Wiped Clean As Promised