- The FDA and FTC issued joint warning letters to seven companies for selling fraudulent COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019) products. The warning letters were sent to Vital Silver, Quinessence Aromatherapy
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FTC Publishes New Guidance for Social Media Influencers: “Disclosures 101”
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- While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the primary regulatory authority for food, dietary supplements, cosmetics, tobacco products, and other related products, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulates advertising
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FDA and FTC Send Warning Letter for Marketing Unapproved Drugs and Dietary Supplements Containing CBD
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- On October 10, the FDA and FTC sent a joint warning letter to Rooted Apothecary LLC for illegally selling unapproved drug products containing cannabidiol (CBD) online with unsubstantiated claims that
FTC Steps Up Enforcement Against CBD Health Claims
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- CBD-infused products continue to flood the market as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) explores additional regulatory pathways for hemp products containing cannabidiol (CBD). Currently, under the Federal Food,
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FDA and FTC Take Enforcement Action on E-Liquids That Resemble Foods
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- FDA has joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in issuing warning letters to 13 companies that market nicotine-containing e-liquids in packaging that has the appearance of being foods that appeal
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FTC Complaint Targets Egg Supplier Ads
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The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has filed a complaint with the FTC against a national egg marketer alleging false animal welfare advertising.
- Animal raising claims, such as
Organic Industry Calls for Federal Policies to Strengthen Integrity of the Organic Seal
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The organic industry, led by the Organic Trade Association, has called for federal policies to ensure “organic” always means “organic”.
- Organic production in the U.S. is regulated by the U.S.
“Natural” and “Organic” Growth
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The continued uptick in “Natural” and “Organic” claims combined with increased consumer confusion concerns may result in new and strengthened federal regulations. (subscription to Bloomberg BNA required)
- Foods sporting “natural”
Substantiation Showdown
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Bayer prevails over FTC in case addressing claim substantiation for dietary supplements.
- In the dietary supplement advertising area, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) takes enforcement action where companies lack “competent