
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 2015, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Urban Accents, Inc. for allegedly falsely labeling its Ginger Carrot Cake Flapjack Mix as “all natural” when it actually contains sodium acid pyrophosphate, a synthetic chemical. (George et al v. Urban Accents, Inc., Case No. 1522-cc00479, Circuit Court of City of St. Louis, State of Missouri).
For more information about other class-action lawsuits regarding “all natural” claims and TINA.org’s coverage of the issue, click here.
Advisory opinion letter raises “serious concerns” with self-reg group’s guidance.
Emily Jankowski and Grace Tatter, WBUR | NPR
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