Attorney: FTC Put Industry “On Notice” With Nivea Case
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
When the Federal Trade Commission seized upon Beiersdorf’s 2011 claims that Nivea My Silhouette! skin cream could substantially reduce consumers’ body size, it served as a reminder that the commission keeps an eye on personal-care claims, especially when they veer into the weight loss arena, according to attorney Richard Jacobson.
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