Consumers’ Understanding Of “Natural” Claim Misguided – NCL Survey
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
The majority of consumers erroneously believe products carrying the term "natural" on labeling must identify which ingredients or processes are from a natural source, according to a National Consumers League survey released Jan. 17
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