How a TINA.org Reader Tip Led to a Record Penalty for False Made in USA Claims Consumer News 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.”
BMW Needs to Take Its Deceptive Made in USA Claims Off the Road Consumer News 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.
$3 Million Verdict Should Give Deceptive Made in USA Marketers Pause Consumer News $3 Million Verdict Should Give Deceptive Made in USA Marketers Pause Jury puts a dollar value on a competitor’s false U.S.-origin claims.
Infographic: Comments on FTC’s Proposed Made in USA Rule Consumer News Infographic: Comments on FTC’s Proposed Made in USA Rule TINA.org’s review of comments submitted regarding the FTC’s proposed Made In USA rule.
UPDATE: Williams-Sonoma to Pay $3 Million for Violating Made in USA Order Consumer News UPDATE: Williams-Sonoma to Pay $3 Million for Violating Made in USA Order Record-setting settlement comes after TINA.org complaint.
Mercedes Slams Brakes on Built in USA Claims after TINA.org Inquiry Consumer News Mercedes Slams Brakes on Built in USA Claims after TINA.org Inquiry TINA.org found the German automaker didn’t have the support to claim its Sprinter van was “built in the USA.”
Consumer Alert: ‘Made in USA’ Cars Consumer News Consumer Alert: ‘Made in USA’ Cars Exercise caution when car ads say ‘made’ or ‘built’ in the U.S.
New Balance Made in USA Consumer News 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…
By the Numbers: Made in the USA Class-Action Lawsuits Consumer News By the Numbers: Made in the USA Class-Action Lawsuits A closer look at the who, what, where, when, and why.
Step2 Halts Made in the USA Marketing Following TINA.org Probe Consumer News 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.
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.
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.
Jeep, Dodge and Ram Pump the Brakes on Built in USA Claims Following TINA.org Inquiry Consumer News Jeep, Dodge and Ram Pump the Brakes on Built in USA Claims Following TINA.org Inquiry New ads came and went amid increased attention on U.S. auto manufacturing industry.
MUSA Recidivists Consumer News 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 the USA? Come again? Consumer News Made in the USA? Come again? FTC settles with Made in the USA Brand over certification seal.
TINA’s Take: Meat Labeled ‘Product of USA’ Consumer News TINA’s Take: Meat Labeled ‘Product of USA’ Proposed rule seeks to address consumer confusion about U.S.-origin claims for meat.
‘Almay Simply American’ Simply Not True Consumer News ‘Almay Simply American’ Simply Not True TINA.org investigation finds that a vast majority of the company’s cosmetics do not fit the legal standard for Made in USA.
Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org Consumer News Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org FTC takes action against home goods and kitchenware company for misleading made in the USA claims.
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.
Ad or Not? USA Today and Primerica Consumer News Ad or Not? USA Today and Primerica Company tweet muddies sponsored content.