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March 01, 2016 - False Advertising, Consumer Products, FTC, Government Actions
Diet Pill Company Sale Slash to Pay $43 Million in Settlement with FTC Over Spam Email and Fake Celebrity Endorsements
By: Claudia M. Vetesi
On February 2, 2016, the FTC settled claims against Sale Slash LLC regarding the marketing of its weight loss pills, including Premium Green Coffee, Pure Garcinia Cambogia, Premium White Kidney Bean Extract, Pure Forskolin Extract, and Pure Caralluma Fimbriata Extract. FTC v. Sale Slash,
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February 26, 2016 - False Advertising, NAD, Consumer Products
NAD Recommends Church & Dwight Discontinue OxiClean “Scary Bleach” Advertising Claims
By: Claudia M. Vetesi
On January 29, 2016, NAD recommended that Church & Dwight, the maker of OxiClean White Revive, modify or discontinue various advertising claims conveying the message that chlorine bleach is damaging or “scary” if used on white garments. Church & Dwight Co., Inc. v. OxiClean
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February 19, 2016 - Consumer Products
A-1 Self-Storage Unit Protection Plan: California Court of Appeal Defers to Agency Interpretation of the Insurance Code
The California Court of Appeal recently affirmed a ruling that an optional protection plan in a storage rental contract to transfer the risk of property damage or loss from the renter to the rental company did not transform the rental contract into a contract
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February 17, 2016 - Consumer Products, CPSC
Rules Change, and So Does CPSC’s Involvement in the Development of Voluntary Standards
Ever heard of “voluntary” safety standards? Voluntary or not, they’re a big deal. The technical term is “voluntary consensus safety standards” or “non-government consensus standards,” and they may guide the design of your consumer product. In fact, the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) considers
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February 12, 2016 - False Advertising, FDA, Consumer Products
Ninth Circuit: No Relief from Stay in General Mills’ Trans Fats Case Pending FDA Action
The Ninth Circuit will not review district court stays, the appeals court recently held, because they are not “final orders” subject to immediate appeal. On January 26, 2015, the Ninth Circuit granted General Mills’ motion to dismiss plaintiff Troy Backus’ appeal of a district
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January 14, 2016 - Consumer Products, CPSC
CPSC Launches “Regulatory Robot”
By: Erin M. Bosman and Julie Y. Park
Businesses face a daunting task when attempting to comply with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) reporting requirements. In an effort to simplify and streamline the process for consumer products providers, CPSC recently launched a “Regulatory Robot” designed “to guide you through. ..
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October 05, 2015 - Environmental Law, Product Liability, Consumer Products, Government Actions
Consumer Products “Either/Or”: California Issues Guidance on Alternatives Analysis for Safer Products
By: William F. Tarantino
California’s Green Chemistry Initiative has taken another step forward with the issuance of guidance on the heart of the law, the analysis of safer substitutes for chemicals in consumer products. On September 24, 2015, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) released its
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October 01, 2015 - Product Liability, Consumer Products, Government Actions, CPSC
Pay Attention to the Man Behind the Curtain: DOJ Memorandum Adds Further Weight to CPSC Enforcement Efforts Against Corporate Officers
By: Erin M. Bosman and Julie Y. Park
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently issued a memorandum to various enforcement agencies. The memorandum, available here , focuses on holding individuals accountable for corporate fraud and misconduct. [1] The DOJ has already shown it means business. Just days after the memorandum
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August 19, 2015 - Product Liability, Consumer Products, CPSC
CPSC Will Launch Electronic Filing System Pilot Program for Imported Products
By: Erin M. Bosman and Julie Y. Park
Last week, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) approved a pilot program to test an electronic filing system that will require importers to submit data electronically for imported consumer products. The filing system will aid CPSC and other regulators in their surveillance of imported
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June 22, 2015 - Product Liability, Consumer Products, CPSC
Recall, Enforce, Repeat! CPSC and DOJ Team Up for Another Enforcement Action
By: Erin M. Bosman and Julie Y. Park
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) continues to escalate its enforcement efforts. Last week, the United States Department of Justice, on behalf of CPSC, filed suit against Spectrum Brands, Inc. (“Spectrum”). United States v. Spectrum Brands, Inc. , No. 3:15-cv-00371 (W.D. Wisc.).
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Topic Archives: Consumer Products

Diet Pill Company Sale Slash to Pay $43 Million in Settlement with FTC Over Spam Email and Fake Celebrity Endorsements

By: Claudia M. Vetesi

NAD Recommends Church & Dwight Discontinue OxiClean “Scary Bleach” Advertising Claims

By: Claudia M. Vetesi

A-1 Self-Storage Unit Protection Plan: California Court of Appeal Defers to Agency Interpretation of the Insurance Code

Rules Change, and So Does CPSC’s Involvement in the Development of Voluntary Standards

Ninth Circuit: No Relief from Stay in General Mills’ Trans Fats Case Pending FDA Action

CPSC Launches “Regulatory Robot”

By: Erin M. Bosman and Julie Y. Park

Consumer Products “Either/Or”: California Issues Guidance on Alternatives Analysis for Safer Products

By: William F. Tarantino

Pay Attention to the Man Behind the Curtain: DOJ Memorandum Adds Further Weight to CPSC Enforcement Efforts Against Corporate Officers

By: Erin M. Bosman and Julie Y. Park

CPSC Will Launch Electronic Filing System Pilot Program for Imported Products

By: Erin M. Bosman and Julie Y. Park

Recall, Enforce, Repeat! CPSC and DOJ Team Up for Another Enforcement Action

By: Erin M. Bosman and Julie Y. Park