Konkurencja i konsument · 15.01.1997

Abbott Laboratories; 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 prohibit, among other things, the Abbott Park, Illinois-based marketer of nutritional beverages from making any claim about the extent to which doctors or other professionals recommend any food or dietary or nutritional supplement, or about any other recommendation, approval, or endorsement of such products, unless it possesses competent and reliable scientific evidence to substantiate the claim. The agreement settles allegations that Abbott made false and unsubstantiated claims in an extensive national advertising campaign that promotes the company's Ensure nutritional beverages for healthy, active adults.