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.
Browsing the "made in USA" Tag
GhostBed’s Deceptive Made in USA Claims
September 3rd, 2020
Labor Day campaign pitches a Chinese-made pillow as "proudly made in the USA."
Electric Bike Company
August 14th, 2020
With parts made abroad, company's bikes cannot legally be marketed as "built" in America without additional qualifying language.
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
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.
Boll & Branch
May 28th, 2020
Radio host's suggestion that advertiser's bedding products are made in the USA misses the mark.
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.
Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org
April 2nd, 2020
Retailer To Stop Misleading Made in USA Claims MADISON, CONN. April 1, 2020 Acting on a complaint filed by ad
Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org
March 31st, 2020
FTC takes action against home goods and kitchenware company for misleading made in the USA claims.
Walmart Mainstays Food Strainers
January 9th, 2020
Walmart continues to mislead consumers looking to purchase American-made products.
Iron Company
October 18th, 2019
FTC spots potentially misleading made in the USA claims in company's marketing.
BedHead Pajamas
October 16th, 2019
Sleepwear company makes changes to made in the USA marketing in wake of FTC inquiry.
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
MUSA Recidivists
September 26th, 2019
1. New Balance In 1996, the FTC brought an administrative action against New Balance for making deceptive U.S.-origin claims about
Status and Updates
August 29th, 2019
June 22, 2020: The FTC issues a notice of proposed rulemaking for a Made in USA Labeling Rule. August 22,
Summary of Action
August 29th, 2019
In August 2019, TINA.org filed a petition requesting that the Federal Trade Commission use its rulemaking authority to expand its
New Balance Shoes
August 27th, 2019
July 2019: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. January 2019: A federal judge granted preliminary approval