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Chocolate Therapy: The Legal Limits of Mood and Sleep Claims in Functional Foods

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Functional foods designed to promote relaxation, better sleep, and improved mood have exploded in popularity, and chocolate is increasingly the delivery method of choice. Calming confections featuring ingredients like...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Red Flags Over Red 40: Heightened Regulatory Scrutiny on Use of Artificial Food Dyes

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The regulatory landscape for consumer-packaged goods (CPG) brands is shifting, with artificial food dyes emerging as a central focus of both state and federal scrutiny. Recent actions by the federal and state governments,...more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Food and Beverage Litigation and Regulatory Update - December 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a final rule updating the definition of the nutrient content claim “healthy.” To qualify as “healthy” under the updated definition, food products must contain a...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 7th Annual Forum on Advertising Claims Substantiation - February 8th - 9th, New York, NY

While the modalities of advertising may change, advertising’s core tenant of claims substantiation remains an unwavering constant. As such, legal and regulatory professionals in marketing and advertising set their calendars...more

Epstein Becker & Green

Podcast: Dietary Supplements – Navigating the Regulatory Maze – Diagnosing Health Care

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) broad definition of “misbranding” has created some industry confusion, while the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) updates to its Health Products Compliance Guidance have done...more

BakerHostetler

AD-ttorneys@law - August 2023

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CSPI: Performance Enhancer Supplements Aren’t What They Seem - Manufacturers need to start by including the advertised ingredients - Double-Dog Dare You - Would you eat something called Rauvolfia vomitoria? No? Of...more

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

FTC Warns Advertisers about Unsubstantiated Product Claims and Endorsements

On April 13, 2013, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced that it had sent a Notice of Penalty Offenses Concerning Substantiation of Product Claims and a Notice of Penalty Offenses Concerning Deceptive or Unfair...more

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FTC Reverts to Penalty Letters, Threatening 670 Companies with Penalties for Unsubstantiated Health Claims and Maybe More

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Advertisers likely recall that back in 2021, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) created quite the stir when it sent to more than 700 companies warning letters that threatened penalties if companies engaged in deceptive...more

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NAD Whitening Strips Case Illuminates How NAD May Incorporate New FTC Health Claims Guidance

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So our holiday gift from the FTC, which flew a bit under the radar if you ask us, was the Health Products Compliance Guide. This was quietly heralded as an update to the 1998 Dietary Supplement Advertising Guides, but oh dear...more

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FTC Revises Health Products Compliance Guidance

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In December 2022, the Federal Trade Commission released its Health Product Compliance Guidance, updating and replacing its 1998 industry advertising guidelines on dietary supplements. Unlike the 1998 guidelines, the new guide...more

BakerHostetler

Folks Might Be Chicken to Using Green Seals After Reading This NAD Case

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Last week, we blogged about an environmental ESG NAD challenge brought by an advocacy group; this week features a blog about an animal welfare ESG NAD challenge also brought by an advocacy group. The challenge was...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

The FTC’s New Year’s Resolution for 2023: Healthier Health Claims

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Just in time for your health-focused new year’s resolutions, the FTC released an updated guide for marketers: The Health Products Compliance Guidance. This guide last issued in 1998 under a more narrow title, focusing on...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

FTC Releases Health Products Compliance Guidance

Businesses making health claims about their products (e.g., foods and dietary supplements) or services (e.g., apps) should take note of new guidance that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released at the end of December...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

FTC Issues New Business Guidance for Marketers and Sellers of Health Products

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On December 20, the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection announced the issuance of Health Products Compliance Guidance. The revised Guidance updates the FTC’s 1998 guide, Dietary Supplements: An...more

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AD-ttorneys@law - May 2022

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NAD Won’t Rename Supplement Maker - Innovix Pharma loses on product claims but gets to keep its calling card. Nerding Out - Aside from the intricacies of advertising, advertising law, and the disputes engendered...more

Cozen O'Connor

FTC Announces Proposed Settlement with Texas Supplement Companies over Baseless Health Claims

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The FTC has announced a proposed settlement with Health Research Laboratories, LLC, Whole Body Supplements, LLC, and their owner (collectively, “Respondents”), over allegations that they made unsubstantiated claims that their...more

Cozen O'Connor

Anti-Discrimination Clarification From CFPB | $110 Million Charity Scam | Deceptive Claims re: CBD Cures

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2022 AG Elections- Kansas Attorney General Eyes Governor’s Mansion- •Kansas AG Derek Schmidt announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Governor in 2022. •Schmidt, who first assumed the AG’s office in...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

CBD Health Claims Raise FTC’s Hackles (And Prompt Class Action Suits)

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Near the end of 2020, in mid-December, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) launched what it referred to as “Operation CBDeceit,” a law enforcement sweep challenging allegedly unproven representations that CBD products could...more

Proskauer - Advertising Law

Key 2020 Decisions from the NAD and NARB

Now that 2020 is in the rearview mirror (*collective sigh of relief*), we wanted to share our perspective on notable decisions and trends from this past year at the National Advertising Division and the advertising...more

Proskauer Rose LLP

Proskauer on Advertising Law: Key 2020 Decisions from the NAD and NARB

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Now that 2020 is in the rearview mirror (*collective sigh of relief*), we wanted to share our perspective on notable decisions and trends from this past year at the National Advertising Division and the advertising...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Operation CBDeceit Highlights Risks of CBD Health Claims

Mahatma Gandhi once said that “[i]t is health that is the real wealth, and not pieces of gold and silver.” For the six sellers of CBD-containing products targeted by the Federal Trade Commission last week, health claims will...more

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FTC Deceptive Advertising Health Claims Settlement – Scientific Proof Required

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“Treats Chronic Pain… Clinically Proven… Smart Device… Approved by the FDA…” These are all claims the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says defendants made advertising the Willow Curve, a low-level light therapy device  (LLLT),...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Cannabis Companies Face Increasing Consumer Protection Scrutiny

Even as the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its interim rule for the domestic production of hemp, the last few months should stand as a strong reminder to the industry: in addition to complying with new rules and...more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Food & Beverage Litigation Update | August 2018 #3

LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - ASA Upholds Complaints Against Ads Targeting Children - The U.K. Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld the Obesity Health Alliance’s complaints against advertisements...more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Food & Beverage Litigation Update | July 2018

LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - California Bans New Soda Taxes - California Governor Jerry Brown has signed the Keep Groceries Affordable Act, a statute preventing local agencies in the state from imposing taxes...more

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