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Posts regarding the law around advertising and marketing cosmetics
Hain Celestial Group, Inc. has faced a number of lawsuits challenging the labeling and advertising of its various brands. In fact, since 2008, Hain has faced at least seven putative…
On November 4, 2014, a New York federal judge granted J&J’s motion to dismiss a putative class action lawsuit which accused J&J of using false and misleading labeling to market…
Just as California has its own way of regulating “organic” claims on cosmetics, it also has its own particular way of regulating, and allowing enforcement of, “Made in the USA” claims. …
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Earlier this week, I saw a Twitter feed for a story published by The Associated Press called “The meaning of ‘organic’ hazy for nonfood items.” I decided it may be…
The post “When Puffery Crosses the Line” discussed the basic tenets of puffery, or seller’s puff, in cosmetic advertising. In addition to running the risk that advertising claims may fall…
“Puffery,” or “seller’s puff,” is an exaggerated or over the top general promotional statement that a reasonable person would not take literally. For example, the claim that “Lilly’s Magic Lotion…
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