FTC Advises Against Unqualified "Green" Claims, Including Eco-Seals
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
The Federal Trade Commission says marketers should qualify or avoid general environmental benefit claims such as "green" or "eco-friendly," as well as, in some cases, certifications and seals of approval
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