FTC posts voluntary ban on marketing one supplemen
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Posted On: 04/28/2020 12:51:41 PM
FTC posts voluntary ban on marketing one supplement as helping avoid Covid-19.
https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-release...ovdelivery
https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-release...ovdelivery
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In response to a Federal Trade Commission complaint, a California-based marketer of a supplement consisting mainly of Vitamin C and herbal extracts has agreed to a preliminary order barring him from claiming that it is effective at treating, preventing, or reducing the risk of COVID-19.
Whole Leaf Organics Thrive Full Spectrum Immune Defense Booster Herbal Supplement bottlePending the resolution of a parallel administrative case, the proposed preliminary order also bars Marc Ching, doing business as Whole Leaf Organics, from claiming that three CBD-based products he sells are effective cancer treatments.
“There’s no proof that any product will prevent or treat COVID-19 or that any CBD product will treat cancer,” said Bureau of Consumer Protection Director Andrew Smith. “Let’s be clear: companies making these claims can look forward to an FTC lawsuit like this one.”
According to the FTC’s federal district court complaint, since at least December 2018, through Whole Leaf Organics, Ching has advertised and sold Thrive online, with a 50-capsule bottle selling for $36.99......
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