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Osea “Collagen” Cosmetics
Case Name (Date)
Kraisriwatana et al. v. Osea International, LLC
24-cv-6592, S.D.N.Y.
(Aug. 2024)
Product/Service
Osea “collagen” cosmetics, including Collagen Dream Night Cream and Undaria Collagen Body Lotion
Allegations
Falsely marketing products as collagen when they do not contain any collagen but rather a fake imitation collagen derived from a synthetic extract of plants
Status
Pending
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