U.S. International Trade Commission Terminates Investigation on Facial Toning Devices
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The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has decided to end its investigation concerning certain microcurrent facial toning devices and systems. This decision comes after a settlement was reached between the involved parties.
The investigation, known as Investigation No. 337-TA-1463, started on November 28, 2025. It began with a complaint by ZIIP, Inc. of Pleasant Hill, California, and The Beauty Tech Group Ltd. from the United Kingdom. They filed a case against The Carol Cole Company, also known as NuFACE, which is based in Vista, California. The complaint alleged that there were violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. It was claimed that certain facial devices infringed on patent claims.
On May 29, 2026, the involved companies, ZIIP, Inc., The Beauty Tech Group Ltd., and The Carol Cole Company, filed a joint motion. They requested to terminate the investigation based on a settlement they had reached.
The Administrative Law Judge granted this motion on June 11, 2026. It was found that the request followed the rules and was not against the public interest.
The ITC decided not to review this initial decision. Thus, the investigation stopped entirely. The decision was finalized after a vote by the Commission on July 1, 2026.
The investigation’s authority is based on section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. The Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure also provide authority for the decision.
Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission, issued the order for termination on July 1, 2026. This marks the formal end of this investigation.
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