By the Numbers: Made in the USA Class-Action Lawsuits
March 26th, 2019
A closer look at the who, what, where, when, and why.
Results for "made in the USA"
Gillette’s Implied Made in the USA Claims
November 15th, 2017
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 Halts Made in the USA Marketing Following TINA.org Probe
July 20th, 2017
TINA.org probe finds that 90 percent of the company’s products are wholly or partially made outside the U.S.
Target Made in the USA Error Data
June 26th, 2017
Below are 100 examples of Made in the USA misrepresentations on Target.com found by TINA.org in the spring of 2017. Target.com v. Manufacturer Information # Product Target.com Product Packaging / Manufacturer’s Website 1 Floor Sweepers Dry Cloths – 16 ct – up & up Made in the USA Made in China 2 Maybelline The Rock
Lands’ End “Made in the USA” Claims
December 5th, 2016
December 2016: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. April 2016: A federal judge granted preliminary approval of the settlement. A final fairness hearing is scheduled for November 29, 2016. February 2016: The parties moved for preliminary approval of a settlement of this lawsuit. According to the proposed settlement terms, class members may
Balloon Time “Made in the USA” Claims
March 2nd, 2015
A class-action lawsuit (which was originally filed in 2012) alleges that Party City and Worthington Cylinder Corporation falsely advertise “Balloon Time” helium tanks as “Made in the USA” when they actually contain parts that are made in other countries. (Card et al v. Worthington Cylinder Corporation and Party City Corporation et al, Case No. 37-2012-00084838,
Made in the USA? Come again?
July 22nd, 2014
FTC settles with Made in the USA Brand over certification seal.
What Does Made in the USA Really Mean?
January 27th, 2012
When does a product truly meet the requirements for a Made in USA label?
Walmart Still Deceptively Marketing Made in USA, TINA.org Reports Company to FTC (Again)
January 20th, 2021
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) into the world’s largest retailer has found that the company is trying to redefine the Federal Trade Commission’s legal standard for made in the USA
TINA.org Brings Walmart’s Deceptive Made in USA Claims to the FTC, Again
January 19th, 2021
Walmart attempts to redefine what it legally means to be “made” in the USA.
Infographic: Comments on FTC’s Proposed Made in USA Rule
November 23rd, 2020
TINA.org’s review of comments submitted regarding the FTC’s proposed Made In USA rule.
Turning on the FTC’s Made in USA Penalty Switch
September 10th, 2020
TINA.org supports new rule that will beef up enforcement of #MadeinUSA.
GhostBed’s Deceptive Made in USA Claims
September 3rd, 2020
Labor Day campaign pitches a Chinese-made pillow as “proudly made in the USA.”
Made in USA Claims on Bigelow Teas
July 22nd, 2020
In July 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against R.C. Bigelow, Inc. for allegedly falsely advertising that several of its teas – including Earl Grey Black Tea, English Teatime Black Tea, Green Tea with Ginger, and Vanilla Chai Black Tea – are “manufactured in the USA” when, according to plaintiffs, the tea in the products
TINA’s Take: FTC Takes Crucial Step Forward in Holding Deceptive Made in USA Marketers Accountable
June 26th, 2020
Proposed made in the USA labeling rule seeks to clamp down on first-time offenders.
Overstepping Their Bounds: Deceptively Marketed Made in USA Shoes
May 22nd, 2020
Over the years, TINA.org has found several shoe brands running afoul of the FTC’s Made in USA standard.
New Balance’s Made in USA Claims
May 22nd, 2020
Company’s criteria for labeling shoes “Made in the USA” falls short of the legal standard policing such claims.
Why the FTC Needs a Made in USA Rule
October 10th, 2019
It is clear that the FTC’s current tactics for policing made in the USA claims are not working.
New Balance Made in USA
September 26th, 2019
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 some of its sneakers as Made in the USA despite the fact that up to 30% of the shoes domestic value is from imported materials.
