Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Blogs

I went full-throttle into false-advertising law because of the repugnancy inherent in " humanewashing," a form of "causewashing." What is "Causewashing"? "Causewashing" is a term used to describe the ...

This is Part III of a three-part series in which I dissect the FTC’s Health Products Compliance Guidance of 2022. Some content is fairly technical (thank you, FTC), but hopefully, I convey the larger ...

This blog dives deep into the heart of primary legal authority with a rigorous analysis of key 2nd Circuit decisions related to food and consumer-product litigation. Allegedly ineffective "charcoal" ...

Here are some key federal laws regulating food, beverages, dietary supplements, and cosmetics in the United States. Under each section are lists of the 10 most common products regulated under each ...

This blog explores when and how companies must support (substantiate") their health-related advertising claims. How Scientific Studies are Used to Prove Health-Advertising Claims Science is a ...

In general, mislabeling refers to errors or omissions on product labels, while misbranding refers to false or misleading claims or representations about the product. Quick Examples of Mislabeling: A ...