Three chromium picolinate sellers make unsupported weight loss, health claims, FTC says.
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
CHROMIUM PICOLINATE SELLERS MAKING UNSUPPORTED HEALTH CLAIMS, FTC said in proposed settlements with three California dietary supplement companies announced Nov. 7. The Federal Trade Commission took issue with claims that chromium picolinate supplements burn fat, cause weight loss, increase muscle mass, reduce serum cholesterol, regulate blood sugar levels and treat or prevent diabetes, and that most Americans do not get enough chromium, putting them at risk for potentially serious health effects.
You may also be interested in...
Supplement GMP Warning Letters Make Modest Debut In 2010
Finalization of a settlement between the Federal Trade Commission and Rexall Sundown regarding unsupported cellulite treatment claims for the firm's Cellasene dietary supplement hinges upon approval of two related class action settlements pending in California and Florida, according to FTC
In Brief
Combe sells most of its OTC brands
People In Brief
Perrigo promotes in pricing, planning