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Does Size Really Matter? A Primer on Slack-Filled Packaging

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Does Size Really Matter? A Primer on Slack-Filled Packaging

What to know about the FDA’s rule on under-filled or slack-filled packaging.

A Primer on Slack-Fill: e.l.f. Cosmetics

Consumer News

A Primer on Slack-Fill: e.l.f. Cosmetics

Matryoshka doll-like packaging sparks consumer complaints but is it deceptive?

Theater Boxes of Junior Mints and Sugar Babies

Class Action

Theater Boxes of Junior Mints and Sugar Babies

Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled packaging

Boxes of Junior Mints and Sugar Babies

Class Action

Boxes of Junior Mints and Sugar Babies

Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled boxes for Junior Mints and Sugar Babies

Perfect Food, Imperfect Packaging

Blog

Perfect Food, Imperfect Packaging

Is this green super food supplement slack-filled or packed down?

Boxes of Welch’s Reduced Sugar Fruit Snacks and Fruit ‘n Yogurt Snacks

Class Action

Boxes of Welch’s Reduced Sugar Fruit Snacks and Fruit ‘n Yogurt Snacks

Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled packaging

Tom’s of Maine Deodorants

Class Action

Tom’s of Maine Deodorants

Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled containers

Near East Products

Class Action

Near East Products

Allegations: Deceptive slack-filled packaging

Annie’s Bunny Fruit Snacks

Class Action

Annie’s Bunny Fruit Snacks

Allegations: Using slack-filled boxes for Bunny Fruit Snacks

Boxes of Junior Mints®

Class Action

Boxes of Junior Mints®

Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled boxes

Boxes of Junior Mints® and Sugar Babies®

Class Action

Boxes of Junior Mints® and Sugar Babies®

Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled packaging for candies

365 Whole Foods Market Long Grain & Wild Rice

Class Action

365 Whole Foods Market Long Grain & Wild Rice

Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled packaging and misleadingly marketing its commitment to environmental stewardship

BPI BCAA Dietary Supplement Powders

Class Action

BPI BCAA Dietary Supplement Powders

In March 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against BPI Sports for allegedly misleadingly using You know when you buy a big bag of chips, and you’re all psyched for…

Boxes of Reese’s Pieces and Whoppers Candy

Class Action

Boxes of Reese’s Pieces and Whoppers Candy

February 2018: A federal judge granted The Hershey Company’s motion for summary judgment finding that the named plaintiff failed to show that the allegedly deceptive practice caused him injury because…

Boxes of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites and Other Taste of Nature Candies

Class Action

Boxes of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites and Other Taste of Nature Candies

In March 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Taste of Nature for allegedly deceptively using slack-filled boxes that contain between 47% and 58% empty space for candy, including Chocolate…

Not So Sweet: The Deceptive Marketing of Candy

Consumer News

Not So Sweet: The Deceptive Marketing of Candy

Sometimes the trick is the treat.

Boxes of Various Nestle Candies

Class Action

Boxes of Various Nestle Candies

Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled boxes for candies

The Packaging of CVS® Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen Products

Class Action

The Packaging of CVS® Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen Products

March 2016: This lawsuit was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. in accordance with the terms of a confidential settlement agreement. December 2015: A…

Secret Clinical 72 HR Clear Gel

Ad Alert

Secret Clinical 72 HR Clear Gel

Excess product packaging collides with commitments to sustainability.

Boxes of Swedish Fish Candy

Class Action

Boxes of Swedish Fish Candy

In September 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Mondelez International for allegedly misleadingly using You know when you buy a big bag of chips, and you’re all psyched for…

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Does Size Really Matter? A Primer on Slack-Filled Packaging

A Primer on Slack-Fill: e.l.f. Cosmetics

Theater Boxes of Junior Mints and Sugar Babies

Boxes of Junior Mints and Sugar Babies

Perfect Food, Imperfect Packaging

Boxes of Welch’s Reduced Sugar Fruit Snacks and Fruit ‘n Yogurt Snacks

Tom’s of Maine Deodorants

Near East Products

Annie’s Bunny Fruit Snacks

Boxes of Junior Mints®

Boxes of Junior Mints® and Sugar Babies®

365 Whole Foods Market Long Grain & Wild Rice

BPI BCAA Dietary Supplement Powders

Boxes of Reese’s Pieces and Whoppers Candy

Boxes of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites and Other Taste of Nature Candies

Not So Sweet: The Deceptive Marketing of Candy

Boxes of Various Nestle Candies

The Packaging of CVS® Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen Products

Secret Clinical 72 HR Clear Gel

Boxes of Swedish Fish Candy