SlimFast ‘Clinically Proven’ Claim Needs Focus, BBB National Programs’ Appeals Board Agrees
Executive Summary
SlimFast Foods agrees to comply with National Advertising Review Board’s conclusions but says it disagrees that packaging and labeling for its products doesn’t make clear that “clinically proven” references entire plans.
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