Internet Content Equivalent To Advertising, Warrants FTC Oversight - WLF
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Internet information is not necessary for the proper use of foods, dietary supplements or drugs, and should therefore be classified as advertising, the Washington Legal Foundation maintains in a citizen petition submitted to FDA April 13.
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