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Currier, Robert M., In the Matter of
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
002 3211
Docket Number
C 4067
Use of Prenotification Negative Option Plans
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Under these plans, sellers ship merchandise such as books, compact discs or tapes automatically to their subscribers, and bill them for the merchandise, if they do not expressly reject the merchandise...
Staff Comment on Draft Report of the Commission on Dietary Supplement Labels
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Kenneth D. Fisher, Ph.D. Executive Director Commission on Dietary Supplement Labels Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Room 738G, Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Ave., S.W...
Enforcement Policy Statement on Food Advertising
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I. Introduction II. Legal Framework for Commission Action III. Nutrient Content Claims A. Claims Describing the Absolute and Comparative Nutrient Content of Foods Absolute Nutrient Content Claims...
Advertising of Warranties and Guarantees
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The Advertising of Warranties and Guarantees Guides help advertisers avoid unfair or deceptive practices in the advertising of warranties and guarantees. The Guides provide examples of disclosures...
FTC Policy Statement Regarding Advertising Substantiation
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Appended to Thompson Medical Co., 104 F.T.C. 648, 839 (1984), aff’d, 791 F.2d 189 (D.C. Cir. 1986), cert. denied, 479 U.S. 1086 (1987). Introduction On March 11, 1983, the Commission published a...
FTC Policy Statement on Unfairness
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Appended to International Harvester Co. , 104 F.T.C. 949, 1070 (1984). See 15 U.S.C. § 45(n). The Honorable Wendell H. Ford Chairman, Consumer Subcommittee Committee on Commerce, Science, and...
Fair Packaging and Labeling Act: Statements of General Policy or Interpretation
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The Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA or Act), enacted in 1967, directs the Federal Trade Commission and the Food and Drug Administration to issue regulations requiring that all "consumer...
Guide Concerning Use of the Word “Free” and Similar Representations
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The offer of "Free" merchandise or service is a promotional device frequently used to attract customers. When making "Free" or similar offers all of the terms and conditions upon which one can receive...
Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act
Mission
Competition
Consumer Protection
Law
15 U.S.C. §§ 7601-7610
The Act imposes on contact lens prescribers and sellers several requirements intended to enhance prescription portability. Among other things, prescribers must release a contact lens prescription to a...
Federal Trade Commission Act
Mission
Competition
Consumer Protection
Law
15 U.S.C. §§ 41-58, as amended
The Federal Trade Commission Act is the primary statute of the Commission. Under this Act, as amended, the Commission is empowered, among other things, to (a) prevent unfair methods of competition and...
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Safe Web Act
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