FTC Sues Glue Maker Chemence Over “Made in USA” Claims
The FTC said about 55% of the chemical input costs for Chemence’s glues came from imported chemicals, so unqualified Made in USA claims were deceptive.
New Class Actions Target “Made in USA” Pet Food From Purina, WellPet, Tyson and Milo’s Kitchen
Suits filed in California and Illinois claimed pet foods and treats labeled Made in USA contained imported tapioca and vitamin and mineral packs.
Schumer Asks GSA to Remove False USA-Made Labels From Imported Flatware
Sen. Charles Schumer said the GSA Advantage site listed overseas-made flatware as USA-made, hurting the last USA flatware maker.
American Woolen’s Connecticut Mill Becomes the Only USA Supplier of Camelhair and Cashmere Fabrics
The Stafford, Connecticut, mill began producing camelhair and cashmere fabric in late 2015 and grew to 41 workers, all formerly of the Warren mill.
Homer Laughlin Dinnerware Earns Independent Made in USA Certification
An outside CPA firm verified that Homer Laughlin’s full dinnerware line has more than 90% U.S. content under the Made in USA Brand certification program.
Wisconsin Contractor Novum Structures to Plead Guilty, Pay $3 Million for Passing Off Foreign Materials as USA-Made
Novum Structures admitted repackaging materials and falsifying documents to hide foreign content on federally funded projects that required USA-made materials.
Congress Repeals Mandatory Country-of-Origin Labels for Beef and Pork; USDA Stops Enforcing Them
The omnibus spending law signed Dec. 18, 2015, ended mandatory origin labels on beef and pork after the WTO allowed more than $1 billion in Canadian and Mexican tariffs.
Joe’s Jeans and Nordstrom Sued Over “Made in USA” Jeans Allegedly Made in Mexico and Asia
A proposed California class action said most Joe’s Jeans labeled Made in USA had been made in Mexico or Asia since 2013, weeks after AG Jeans and Nordstrom sought approval…
Shinola Keeps “Built in Detroit,” Adds Thailand to Its Watch-Parts Disclosure
After an FTC spokeswoman said “Built in Detroit” could count as a Made in USA claim, Shinola stood by the slogan but disclosed that about a third of its movement…
Colorado’s Natural Soda Plans to Double Output as Exports of USA-Made Baking Soda Grow
The Rio Blanco County plant, which ships to about 20 countries, planned to double capacity to 500,000 tons a year and become the world’s largest single-site sodium bicarbonate producer.