Media Advisory
FTC Announces Initiative Against Deceptive Claims Made by National Marketers of Fad Weight Loss Products
From Food Additives to Skin Cream to Dietary Supplements, FTC Cracks Down
| WHAT: | The Federal Trade Commission will hold a press conference on Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. ET, to announce an initiative against deceptive advertising of weight-loss products. |
| WHO: | Jessica Rich, Director, FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection |
| WHEN: | Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. ET. (The room will open 30 minutes early for media set up.) |
| WHERE: | Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 432 Washington, DC Call-in and Webcast Information: The toll-free phone number in the U.S. is (800) 288-8975, the international phone number is (612) 332-0923, the confirmation number is 314756, and the chairperson is Bruce Jennings. The lines, which are for media only, will open at 10:30 a.m. ET. Please reference the confirmation number when joining the call. This event will be webcast. |
| PRESS CONTACT: | Office of Public Affairs 202-326-2180 |