
FTC Staff Urge MLMs Not to Rely on Industry Income Disclosure Guidance
Advisory opinion letter raises “serious concerns” with self-reg group’s guidance.
In February 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against North Dallas Honey Company for allegedly falsely advertising that Nature Nate’s 100% Pure Raw and Unfiltered Honey is pure and raw when, according to the complaint, such claims are not true because the honey has been heated to high temperatures that break down the enzymes in raw honey. (Pierce et al v. North Dallas Honey Company, Case No. 19-cv-410, N. D. TX.)
Advisory opinion letter raises “serious concerns” with self-reg group’s guidance.
Emily Jankowski and Grace Tatter, WBUR | NPR
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