Prestige Brands Stands By Nix Lice 'Kill' Claims Despite NAD Objection
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet
Executive Summary
Prestige Brands declines to comply with NAD recommendations to discontinue “kill” claims for its Nix Ultra lice treatment product, arguing that “eliminating” lice infestation is tantamount to “killing” the bugs. In response, NAD refers the firm's ad claims to FTC.
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