
FTC Staff Urge MLMs Not to Rely on Industry Income Disclosure Guidance
Advisory opinion letter raises “serious concerns” with self-reg group’s guidance.
Roberts et al v. Global Plasma Solutions Inc.
21-cv-665, D. Del.
(May 2021)
Air treatment systems
Falsely representing that products clean the air and eliminate the COVID-19 virus
Misleadingly representing that efficacy testing is “independent” when the testing is funded by the company
Misleadingly testing conditions that are not representative of the real world
Pending
Advisory opinion letter raises “serious concerns” with self-reg group’s guidance.
Emily Jankowski and Grace Tatter, WBUR | NPR
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