[MPWG] Who's in charge of labeling claims?

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FTC also has jurisdiction over charitable fundraising claim statements.

Also with regard to environmental marketing claims, see: FEDERAL TRADE
COMMISSION,16 CFR PART 260, GUIDES FOR THE USE OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MARKETING CLAIMS, Final revised guides:
http://www.ftc.gov/os/1998/04/greengui.fr1.htm




> See Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Environmental Marketing Claims
> information at: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/buspubs/epaclaims.htm
> Josef
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>> I am trying to find out who (i.e. FCC?) is in charge of "contribution
>> claims" on labels, such as "5% of our profits go toward blah-blah
>> environmental cause..."
>> Any insight would be appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Patricia
>>
>> Patricia S. De Angelis, Ph.D.
>> Botanist - Division of Scientific Authority
>> Chair - Plant Conservation Alliance - Medicinal Plant Working Group
>> US Fish & Wildlife Service
>> 4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 750
>> Arlington, VA  22203
>> 703-358-1708 x1753
>> FAX: 703-358-2276
>> Working for the conservation and sustainable use of our green natural
>> resources.
>> <www.nps.gov/plants/medicinal>
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