Country of origin

Mominohio · ‎08-08-2010

I would like QVC (and other retailers and suppliers as well) to please discontinue using the "imported" description on the products they sell. I want to know the actual country of origin or manufacture. There are some items that I don't wish to purchase from certain countries, and other countries (especially European ones) that I like to purchase from if I can't find a similar product made in the US.

Not to make this into a bash against imported products, made in China products, or "your not a true american if you don't buy domestic", or all the other arguments that get started here, but just a desire to have full disclosure about exactly where the product is manufactured.

I know they are doing this for two reasons. One is because they take a lot of flak for selling so much stuff made in China, and think this helps hide the fact. Another is because they often get the same product from companies in different countries, and this way they don't have to distinguish or explain that. Either way, I'd appreciate full disclosure.

Clover29 · ‎03-09-2010

You want them to start saying, "Packaging made in China, instructions printed in Vietnam, metal parts made in Singapore but assembled in USA, fabric made in Guatemala, leather from cows born in Argentina but tanned in Uruguay"? I can't see that happening.

Mominohio · ‎08-08-2010

On 7/31/2014 Clover29 said:
You want them to start saying, "Packaging made in China, instructions printed in Vietnam, metal parts made in Singapore but assembled in USA, fabric made in Guatemala, leather from cows born in Argentina but tanned in Uruguay"? I can't see that happening.

Not sure where you came up with this, from reading my original post. I do know that often something is assembled somewhere with parts from other places, and no I don't expect to know where every nut and bolt comes from, but I think you knew exactly what I was expressing, and you just wanted to be argumentative and sarcastic. And come to think of it, if it is assembled somewhere with parts supplied by one other place, why so hard to print that on a package, as I hear that with some items already when they are being advertised.

KYToby · ‎02-19-2012

I do not think this realistic or feasible in today's worldwide economy or the product selections available here (and in most stores).

First, how does one define the "country of origin" on many products. KitchenAid mixers, for instance, are assembled in Ohio, but they contain products from all over the world. Is this a U.S.=made mixer even if the majority of its components are not? If you buy a set of storage containers with the various pieces made in four separate countries, what is the origin?

Mominohio · ‎08-08-2010

On 7/31/2014 KYToby said:
I do not think this realistic or feasible in today's worldwide economy or the product selections available here (and in most stores).

First, how does one define the "country of origin" on many products. KitchenAid mixers, for instance, are assembled in Ohio, but they contain products from all over the world. Is this a U.S.=made mixer even if the majority of its components are not? If you buy a set of storage containers with the various pieces made in four separate countries, what is the origin?

This is very doable, to some extent. The Kitchen Aid mixer, for instance, would be listed as "assembled in America, with domestic and imported parts". It gives you at least some idea, rather than a blanket "imported" label.

This is especially important in the area of food products. Many are not listed at all on the package.

I have seem products that were labeled "assembled in Mexico, with parts from USA".

chickenbutt · ‎03-09-2010

I agree with the OP. It was done before now suddenly it's not possible? There is no reason not to disclose where something is made or where the parts come from.

Nobody would care to know where the manual was printed, etc, ${#emotions_dlg.rolleyes}$ but where the item was made can mean a lot.

RainCityGirl · ‎12-16-2012

I no longer have an account with QVC, but I understand the OP's concerns. I was in TJ Maxx the other day and was looking at some high end eye makeup that they had. I have to say that I was about to buy some eye shadow when I looked at the package and discovered it was made in China. After what happened with pet food made there and sent to the U.S. to kill our pets with melamine additive, I am skeptical about products from there that go in my body or on my skin. They even killed some of their own children by putting melamine filler in their baby formulas. One of the biggest mistakes our country ever made was to stop being a manufacturing nation ourselves. There was more quality control and accountability, plus there were jobs.

Shorty2U · ‎03-09-2010

I too would like to know where products are made and/or where the parts come from if possible.

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make~ The Beatles

this is my nic · ‎03-30-2010

I totally agree with the OP!

What makes me furious is to listen to the Dooney shoes and how the hosts and vendors talk about the wonderful Italian leather. They NEVER mention the bags are made in China. I have older Dooney bags that were made right here in the USA and they were less expensive than the current ones made in China. Makes sense? NO!