Beiersdorf Settles with FTC over Nivea’s “Slimming” Claims
The company’s Nivea brand inferred that applying its Nivea My Silhouette! topical cream to the skin would result in slimming effects.
According to the complaint, a television ad stated: “New Nivea My Silhouette! with Bio-Slim Complex helps redefine the appearance of your silhouette and noticeably firm skin in just four weeks. So you can rediscover your favorite jeans. And how they still get his attention. New Nivea My Silhouette! with Bio-Slim Complex. Touch and be touched.”
As a result of the settlement, the company must cease making any claims related to body size. Notably, the company was also charged with purchasing sponsored search results from Google, for phrases such as “stomach fat” or “thin waist.”
Senate Committee has released the text of 2024 Farm Bill, with changes to hemp regulations
November 19th 2024The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry has introduced the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act, which will serve as the Senate’s draft for the 2024 Farm Bill.
NPA’s lawsuit against FDA on NMN stayed pending agency’s decision on citizen petition
November 6th 2024The court has granted a joint motion for stay filed by NPA and FDA, pending the agency's decision on the citizen petition asking FDA to reverse its stance on NMN's status as a dietary ingredient.
