Konkurencja i konsument · 07/04/1997

Amerifit, Inc.; Analysis To Aid Public Comment

In settlement of alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices and unfair methods of competition, this consent agreement, accepted subject to final Commission approval, would require, among other things, the Connecticut-based company to pay $100,000 to the Commission for disgorgement and would prohibit the respondent from representing that the Fat Burners products, or any other food, drug, or dietary supplement cause weight loss or reduce body fat unless, at the time the representation is made, it possesses and relies upon competent and reliable scientific evidence that substantiates the representation. In addition, the proposed consent agreement would prohibit the respondent from using the trade name ``Fat Burners,'' unless it is used as part of the trade name ``Fat Burners Diet, Exercise and Supplement System'' and a disclosure statement is prominently and clearly placed on materials containing that name.