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|Articles|January 3, 2014
FTC to Crack Down on “Deceptive” Weight-Loss Products
The crackdown will focus on a wide range of weight-loss products, including food additives, skin creams, and dietary supplements.
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The FTC today announced a new initiative against deceptive advertising claims for weight-loss products. The agency says it will release more details next week.
The crackdown will focus on a wide range of weight-loss products, including food additives, skin creams, and dietary supplements.
Nutritional Outlookwill continue covering this story as FTC shares more specific information.
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