Rant Warning!

I have to agree with both Rocky and River Kilt. It is always a tight-rope, "walking on eggs" type of problem when attempting to set a standard for a seal of approval on any item. I am, generally in favour of such standards, as they give me, the consumer, a guideline as to assured quality. Where it is actually produced is of less concern to me than the quality I am buying. Yes, I am just chauvinistic enough to buy "made in USA" or even closer to home if possible.

When Scotland becomes independent of England, then some of these issues will become even more important. The T-shirt with the slogan "If it's nae Scottish, it's Crrrrap!" while a crude sentiment, should be correct, at least to the point of the lable "made in Scotland" equals quality. I can remember a time, over 50 years ago when a mechanic for a German racing team bought a complete set of US made wrenches. When asked, jokingly, "don't they make tools in Germany?" replied: "But American tool don't break!"

In this day and age of whoever can make and sell it the cheapest, quality be damned, it is, to me at least, refreshing.
I'll climb down now.