Direct Selling Self-Regulation Group Has Questions For FTC On Another Supplement Marketer
Executive Summary
BBB National Programs’ Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council made multiple attempts beginning in October to ask ViaSalus for evidence substantiating weight loss claims for supplements independent sales associates sell and income claims the firm makes.
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