Monday, March 13, 2017

Made in the USA?

Texas-based company Block Division, Inc. is in hot water after misleading consumers with "Made in the USA" labels on their products. Many parts of the company's products, which are mostly pulley blocks and equipment, were originated in other countries. Allegedly, some material for the final products was stamped with "Made in USA" labels before it was shipped from overseas to the United States. The FTC sued Block Division, and a settlement has been reached that will require the company to halt its misleading claims. According to the FTC's rules, companies may only use the term "Made in the USA" if the product is "all or virtually all made in the United States.

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