Colgate Slams Industry Self-Regulation Review But Agrees To Pull Optic White Stain Removal Claim
Executive Summary
BBB National Programs’ appeals panel decision “includes factual and substantive inaccuracies, is not in accordance with NARB procedures, and misstates Colgate’s positions and arguments,” Colgate says. Panel upheld findings agreeing with P&G’s challenge of “removes 10 years of yellow stains” claim.
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