Physicians Weight Loss Centers of America, Inc., et al.; Prohibited Trade Practices, and Affirmative Corrective Actions

摘要

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, the Ohio diet-program companies from misrepresenting the performance or safety of any weight- loss program they offer in the future, and would require them to have scientific data to substantiate future claims they make regarding weight loss and maintenance. In addition, the consent order requires certain disclosures regarding safety and health risks.