NAD reviews Colotox
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
The National Advertising Division gives Central Coast Nutraceuticals a second chance to participate in the self-regulatory review process for claims about the firm's Colotox dietary supplement. The Council of Better Business Bureaus' division referred the company to FDA and the Federal Trade Commission in February after the firm failed to respond to NAD's query (1"The Tans Sheet" Feb. 16, 2009, p. 19). Following the referral the advertiser contacted NAD, which reopened the case (2"The Tan Sheet" April 13, 2009, p. 15). NAD says June 3 it determined Central Coast supported claims that Colotox's laxative properties "decrease gas and bloating," "reduce water retention" and relieve constipation. The Phoenix-based firm also supported claims that Colotox increased energy and relieved chronic fatigue. It did not sufficiently support weight-loss claims or claims Colotox removes toxic build-up. The firm says it does not agree with NAD's recommendation to discontinue detoxification claims, but will comply