With the resurgence of bed bugs in the United States, the Federal Trade Commission urges consumers to be cautious when shopping for products that are touted as remedies or ways of preventing bed bug infestations. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that an increasing number of marketers are making unrealistic claims about their abilities to […]
Monthly Archives: April 2011
FTC Settlement Requires Oreck Corporation to Stop Making False and Unproven Claims That Its Ultraviolet Vacuum and Air Cleaner Can Prevent Illness
As part of its ongoing efforts to protect consumers from bogus health claims, the Federal TradeCommission has reached a settlement requiring Oreck Corporation to stop making allegedly false and unproven claims that two of its appliances can reduce the risk of flu and other illnesses, and eliminate virtually all common germs and allergens. The company […]
FTC Extends Deadline for New “Lighting Facts” Labels to January 1, 2012
After considering public comments, the Federal Trade Commission is extending the deadline for manufacturers to comply with new light bulb labels by approximately six months. The new “Lighting Facts” labels, which were announced last summer, will help consumers choose among the different bulb types currently on the market – traditional incandescent bulbs, and newer more […]
FTC Chairman Issues Commissions 2011 Annual Report
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Jon Leibowitz today issued the FTC’s 2011 Annual Report at the American Bar Association’s Section of Antitrust Law Spring Meeting in Washington, DC, highlighting the agency’s continued efforts to protect financially distressed consumers and promote competition during the economic downturn. “Over the past year, the FTC has challenged unscrupulous business practices […]