Tea Drinkers Certified In Bigelow ‘Made In USA’ False Ad Suit (Law360 Subscription Required)
- As previously covered on this blog, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted a final rule on
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Sen. Schumer Calls for FDA Investigation into PRIME’s Energy Drink Caffeine Content and Marketing Tactics
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FDA and FTC Issue Six Warning Letters for Delta-8 THC Copycat Snacks
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- Delta-8 Tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta-8 THC) is an isomer of Delta-9 THC, the intoxicating component of certain cannabis plants. It is naturally occurring at very low levels in hemp and can be
FTC Starts Long-Awaited Green Guides Review
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FDA & FTC Issue Warning Letters to 10 Companies
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- On September 9, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) jointly issued warning letters to 10 companies for illegally selling dietary supplements claiming to treat
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FTC Finalizes Made in USA Labeling Rule
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- On July 1, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted to adopt a final “Made in USA” (MUSA) rule, which incorporates guidance set forth in the FTC’s previous Decisions and Orders
Lawsuit Takes Aim at “Natural” Claims in Dog Shampoos
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- A class action lawsuit (law360 subscription required) filed against Burt’s Bees, Inc. alleges that the company misleadingly labels its dog shampoos as “99.7% natural” when in fact they contain mostly
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Controversy over Online Country of Origin Labeling
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- Online retailers and other large manufacturers are voicing their opposition to proposed Senate legislation that would require country-of-origin labeling for goods sold online. The Country of Origin Labeling Online Act
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Senate Bill Proposes Changes to “Made in USA” Law
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- Senators Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Angus King (I-Maine) introduced a bill on February 8, 2021 that proposes to amend 15 U.S.C. § 45a and create a single national standard for
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California Federal Court Hears Motion to Dismiss Class Action on “Manufactured in USA” Claims by Bigelow Tea (Law360 Subscription Required)
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- On November 16, 2020, R.C. Bigelow Inc. argued before a California federal judge in support of its motion to dismiss a proposed class action that alleges its teas are falsely