Konkurencja i konsument · 28.02.1995
Olsen Laboratories, Inc., et al.; Prohibited Trade Practices, and Affirmative Corrective Actions
In settlement of alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair acts and practices and unfair methods of competition, this consent order prohibits, among other things, two Kansas-based firms and an official from making false claims for Eez-Away, an arthritis pain treatment, or similar products. The consent order requires the respondents to possess competent and reliable scientific evidence before making any health or medical benefit claim for any personal or household product or service they market in the future; requires them to clearly identify any future infomerical they disseminate as paid advertising; and prohibits them from misusing endorsements.