FTC Files Suit Against Super Glue Manufacturer for Misleading Made in USA Labeling
The Federal Trade Commission on Feb. 1 filed charges against an Ohio company for making misleading “Made in U.S.A.” claims on its glue products, it said (here). Filed in Northern Ohio U.S. District Court, the complaint (here) alleges Chemence, manufacturer…
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of Kwik Frame, Kwik Fix and Krylex super glues, said on its packaging that its products were “Made in the U.S.A.” or “Proudly Made in the U.S.A.” However, about 55 percent of the cost of the chemical inputs used to make the glues is attributable to imported chemicals, and those imported chemicals are “essential to the function” of Chemence’s glue products, alleged the FTC. The agency is seeking an injunction against any future violations by Chemence.