FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996 Consumer News FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996 A review of the FTC’s Made in USA enforcement actions
Step2 Brands Step2 TINA.org investigated children’s toy company Step2 and determined that it was deceptively marketing its product line using the unqualified “Made in the USA” claim despite the fact that 90% of…
Williams-Sonoma Brands Williams-Sonoma TINA.org investigated Williams-Sonoma and found that seven of its websites — Williams-Sonoma, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, Pottery Barn, PBteen, Pottery Barn Kids and West Elm — were marketing products as made…
TINA’s Take: FTC Takes Crucial Step Forward in Holding Deceptive Made in USA Marketers Accountable Consumer News TINA’s Take: FTC Takes Crucial Step Forward in Holding Deceptive Made in USA Marketers Accountable FTC finalizes its Made in USA Labeling Rule.
Renewal by Andersen’s ‘Made in USA’ Window Dressing Consumer News Renewal by Andersen’s ‘Made in USA’ Window Dressing TINA.org files FTC complaint against company.
Ad Watchdog TINA.org Petitions FTC for Made in USA Rule Press Release 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…
Despite Boston-Made Claims, Many Gillette Products Wicked Imported Consumer News Despite Boston-Made Claims, Many Gillette Products Wicked Imported TINA.org files FTC complaint over Gillette’s false and deceptive Made in the USA claims.
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BMW Brands BMW TINA.org found automaker engaging in deceptive made in USA marketing for 2023 X range vehicles.
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.
TINA.org Warns Federal Agency about its False USA-Made Claims Consumer News TINA.org Warns Federal Agency about its False USA-Made Claims Uncle Sam gets made in the USA claims wrong.
Walmart Website Dropping Made in USA Claims Consumer News Walmart Website Dropping Made in USA Claims FTC closes probe into Walmart Made in the USA claims following TINA.org complaint.
TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against New Balance for Deceptive Made in USA Marketing Press Release TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against New Balance for Deceptive Made in USA Marketing MADISON, CONN. September 20, 2021 – According to the latest investigation by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), New Balance is deceptively marketing some of its athletic shoes as “made in…
Walmart Still Deceptively Marketing Made in USA, TINA.org Reports Company to FTC (Again) Press Release Walmart Still Deceptively Marketing Made in USA, TINA.org Reports Company to FTC (Again) MADISON, CONN. January 20, 2021 – With two years to go on a 10-year commitment to purchase $250 billion in products supporting American jobs, a new investigation by truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org)…
Turning on the FTC’s Made in USA Penalty Switch Blog Turning on the FTC’s Made in USA Penalty Switch TINA.org supports new rule that will beef up enforcement of #MadeinUSA.
Made in USA Petition Regulatory/Congressional Actions 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.
TINA.org Files Deceptive Made in USA Complaint Against Williams Sonoma Press Release 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…