Tag: Buy Safe America Coalition
Senate Lawmakers Include INFORM Consumers Act in 2023 Defense Bill
If included on to the NDAA, online marketplaces would be required to take steps to verify the identity of high-volume sellers, and to provide some of that information to customers.
Buy Safe America Coalition Calls on FTC to Investigate Stolen Baby Formula on Online...
The Buy Safe America Coalition released a statement calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to launch an investigation into stolen baby formula and price gouging on online marketplace platforms.
Fraternal Order of Police Writes Letter to Congress about INFORM Act
The National Fraternal Order of Police sent a letter to Congress urging them to support the Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces (INFORM) for Consumers Act.
Ohio Senate Passes Legislation Combatting ORC
The Ohio state senate has passed bill HB 272, which closely mirrors the INFORM Consumers Act, federal legislation that would require online marketplaces to verify high-volume third-party sellers.
Neiman Marcus Group and Misses Kisses Join Buy Safe America Coalition
The Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) and Misses Kisses have joined the Buy Safe America Coalition, a diverse group of retailers, consumer groups, wholesaler-distributors, manufacturers, and law enforcement officials
The INFORM Consumers Act Introduced by Six Bi-Partisan Senators
The legislation will modernize consumer protection laws and require online marketplaces to collect and verify basic business information from sellers.
2020 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy Report
The report includes a section on the role of Internet platforms in facilitating importation of counterfeit and pirated goods into the US.
Toy Association Pushes for Action against Unsafe Counterfeit Toys Sold Online
Their recently released whitepaper updates the 2019 report and outlines factors contributing to the surge in unsafe counterfeit toys.
Leading Personal Care and Beauty Brands Join Coalition to Prevent Fraudulent Sales
Walgreens, CVS Health, Ulta Beauty, and Philips have joined the Buy Safe America Coalition to combat ORC and the sale of counterfeit goods.