FTC's Consent Orders Chill Speech In Industry, Emord Petition Says
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
The Federal Trade Commission's recently adopted requirements for substantiating health claims for dietary supplements have a chilling effect on free speech and violate statutory and constitutional regulations, a petition to the agency says.
You may also be interested in...
Supplement Claim Ruling Rejects FTC View Of “Competent And Reliable” Evidence
In a decision that suggests FTC may have to broaden what it considers competent and reliable evidence, a federal court in Florida rules supplement firm Garden of Life performed adequate due diligence in making claims and was not in contempt of an order for permanent injunction.
Supplement Claim Ruling Rejects FTC View Of “Competent And Reliable” Evidence
In a decision that suggests FTC may have to broaden what it considers competent and reliable evidence, a federal court in Florida rules supplement firm Garden of Life performed adequate due diligence in making claims and was not in contempt of an order for permanent injunction.
Dannon's FTC Settlement Requires FDA Approval For Cold/Flu Immunity Claims
The Dannon Co. will drop "exaggerated" health claims for two yogurt products, including claims in advertising with actress Jamie Lee Curtis, under a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission.