Nutrivida shark cartilage claims prohibited by Federal Trade Commission.

Executive Summary

NUTRIVIDA CARTILET SHARK CARTILAGE CANCER, OTHER DISEASE CLAIMS BARRED in a proposed settlement with the Federal Trade Commission announced June 26. The settlement is part of "Campana Alerta II," the second wave of an FTC consumer education campaign warning Spanish-speaking consumers about false health claims. FTC is working with Procuraduria Federal del Consumidor de Mexico (PROFECO) on the campaign, which includes a Spanish-language public service announcement to be aired on cable affiliates in the U.S. and Mexico.