Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org Press Release Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org Retailer To Stop Misleading Made in USA Claims MADISON, CONN. April 1, 2020 Acting on a complaint filed by ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached…
MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims Consumer News MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims TINA.org investigation finds 98% of MLMs using misleading income claims.
USA Filing Government Imposter Scam Ad Alert USA Filing Government Imposter Scam Tricking consumers into paying hundreds of dollars for services that are available for free.
Wolverine Ad Alert Wolverine Shoe maker gives the boot to a “Made in the USA” page on its site but problematic U.S.-origin claims remain.
Williams-Sonoma to Pay $3 Million for Violating Made in USA Order Consumer News Williams-Sonoma to Pay $3 Million for Violating Made in USA Order Record-setting settlement comes after TINA.org complaint.
FTC Finalizes Made in USA Rule Following TINA.org Petition Blog FTC Finalizes Made in USA Rule Following TINA.org Petition Commission’s first open meeting with new chair brings action.
Kenall Lighting Ad Alert Kenall Lighting Company sees that light after FTC inquiry into its made in the USA claims.
Ad or Not? USA Today and Primerica Consumer News Ad or Not? USA Today and Primerica Company tweet muddies sponsored content.
Maingear Ad Alert Maingear “Significant imported content” means computers can’t be marketed as “Built in the USA.”
Suntactics Ad Alert Suntactics The sun sets on company’s unqualified Made in the USA claims following FTC inquiry.
FDA: HealthWorksUSA ‘Perfect Health’ Claim Imperfect Ad Alert FDA: HealthWorksUSA ‘Perfect Health’ Claim Imperfect Marketers of “wellness products” receive FDA warning letter over unauthorized health claims.
Caulk-y Made in USA Claims Blog Caulk-y Made in USA Claims Why is this tool with “China” on the packaging being marketed as made in the USA?
USDA ‘Product of USA’ Comment Regulatory/Congressional Actions USDA ‘Product of USA’ Comment TINA.org submitted a comment to the USDA regarding the need to change the definition of “Product of USA” as it pertains to the labeling of meat products.
TINA Warns Federal Agency about False Made in USA Claims Press Release TINA Warns Federal Agency about False Made in USA Claims MADISON, CONN., March 14, 2016 – When Uncle Sam says something’s Made in the USA, you’re inclined to believe him. It is, after all, the U.S. government speaking. But an…
Frigidaire Ad Alert Frigidaire FTC drives its Made in USA standard home in closing letter to appliance maker.
Acting on TINA.org Complaint, FTC Busts Williams-Sonoma, Again Press Release Acting on TINA.org Complaint, FTC Busts Williams-Sonoma, Again Following a complaint by ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), Pottery Barn’s parent company Williams-Sonoma has agreed to pay more than $3 million for violating a 2020 FTC consent order requiring that…