http://www.palmbeachpost.com/money/delray-company-takes-on-mission-to-certify-products-784519.htmlPalm Beach Post July 3, 2010
DELRAY BEACH — "Tainted toys, dog food and drywall have all made their way into the United States from China. Meanwhile, the number of U.S. manufacturing jobs has reached a low - fewer than 12 million - not seen since 1941, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
"Julie and Adam Reiser of Delray Beach, parents of six boys, were concerned about this double whammy, so they took action.
"The couple founded Made in USA Certified in April 2009. Through an audit of a manufacturer's supply chain, it verifies that the "Made in the U.S.A." claim is true, then issues a seal of certification. The seal gives consumers peace of mind and helps support and promote U.S. products and services, the Reisers said.
"Cynthia and Tom Darmstandler of Oakdale, Calif., founded Kona's Chips. Their black Pomeranian, Kona, nearly died after eating dried chicken breasts from China. The family began making chicken jerky treats for Kona, and in 2008, started a business making the treats from chicken produced in California.
""There are a lot of people claiming their pet treats are made in the U.S.A., especially after the pet food scare," Cynthia Darmstandler said. The certification provides a way to prove that the dog treats are made here.
""There is such a 'buy U.S.A.' movement going on right now," Darmstandler said."
And now, the question-how many PFCs are willing to certify their products?
