Konkurencja i konsument · 17.04.1996
Third Option Laboratories, Inc., et al., Prohibited Trade Practices, and Affirmative Corrective Actions
In settlement of alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices and unfair methods of competition, this consent order requires, among other things, an Alabama company and its officers to pay $480,000 to be used either for refunds to consumers or as disgorgement to the U.S. Treasury, and to send a notice to consumers and distributors of the beverage, Jogging in a Jug, advising them of the consent order which requires the respondents to possess competent and reliable scientific evidence to substantiate any representation they make about the performance, safety, benefits, or efficacy of any food, dietary supplement, or drug they market in the future. In addition, the consent order prohibits the deceptive use of testimonials or endorsements and requires the respondents to clearly and prominently include a disclosure statement in future advertisements.