New Balance, an Iconic Made in USA Brand, Defies FTC Law
September 20th, 2021
TINA.org files a complaint with federal regulators over shoemaker's deceptive made in the USA claims.
Browsing the "made in USA" Tag
Status and Updates
September 20th, 2021
September 20, 2021: TINA.org files a complaint with the FTC regarding New Balance’s violations of the Made in USA Labeling
Summary of Action
September 20th, 2021
TINA.org investigated New Balance’s use of Made in USA labeling and other marketing, and found that the company is violating
New Balance Origin Information
September 20th, 2021
Below is a sampling of sources that contain information about the origin of New Balance shoes that are labeled and
New Balance MUSA Other Labels and Marketing
September 20th, 2021
Below is a sampling of New Balance labeling and other marketing in which the company claims, either expressly or implicitly,
New Balance MUSA Label Database
September 20th, 2021
Below is a sampling of New Balance labels that claim, either expressly or implicitly, that the shoes are wholly Made
FTC Finalizes Made in USA Rule Following TINA.org Petition
July 2nd, 2021
Commission’s first open meeting with new chair brings action.
The Cost of Doing Business
June 10th, 2021
Comparing the amount companies agree to pay to settle deceptive marketing charges with their annual revenue.
Made in USA Refrigerants on Walmart.com
May 20th, 2021
When it comes to made in the USA claims on Walmart’s website, there’s a lot of hot air.
Ariat International
April 15th, 2021
Apparel company known for its equestrian products gets made in USA lesson straight from the horse's mouth.
American Blanket Company
March 31st, 2021
Deceptive made in the USA claims threaten to fleece consumers.
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
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.
2021 Walmart Database
January 19th, 2021
In January 2021, TINA.org reinvestigated the Walmart website and found that the company is still advertising products as being Made
Hoover Vacuum Cleaners
January 14th, 2021
Allegations: Falsely marketing vacuum cleaners as made in USA when parts used in the vacuums are from China
Marketers that Get Coal in Their 2020 Holiday Stocking
December 23rd, 2020
Find out which companies (and people) are on TINA.org's 2020 naughty list for deceptive marketing.
Naples Soap Company
December 1st, 2020
From "cruelty free" to "Made in the USA," TINA.org finds personal care company's marketing awash with questionable labels.
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.
Beef Products from Tyson Foods, Cargill Meat Solutions, JBS USA Food, and National Beef Packing Company
November 17th, 2020
August 2020: A federal judge dismissed the consolidated case concluding that the state law claims are preempted under federal law.