Documenting Slack Fill Reasons Can Fill In Blanks During Litigation
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
OTC and supplement firms that must include slack fill in products should document reasons why to bolster their defense in any class actions that might come their way down the road, says attorney Elizabeth Chiarello. Transparent packaging and fill lines also can protect companies, she says.
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