Disclosures from social-media influencers about brand relationships are likely not sufficient if they’re buried in posts below the “more” button that consumers on mobile devices often do not click. FTC offers that rule of thumb and more in a barrage of “reminder” letters and related communications issued April 19.
Concerns about inadequate social-media disclosures led the Federal Trade Commission to issue more than 90 letters to celebrities, athletes and other Instagram influencers – as well as the marketers of products they endorse – in an initiative announced April 19, or what the agency dubbed “Word to the Wise Wednesday.”
According to FTC, Instagram and other social-media platforms have provided new avenues for companies to promote products, particularly through partner...
Green Pharmaceuticals’ SnoreStop Nasal Spray, previously marketed as “NasoSpray,” still is available even though agency officials on multiple occasions for a month recommended a recall after an April inspection found “gross microbial contamination” in one lot.
Global beauty giant is working to adapt its approach to the prestige market to meet escalating competition, increased points of sale, and more knowledgeable consumers with new shopping habits, CFO Tracey Travis said at the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference.
Court order dismisses claims against Perrigo and Joseph Papa, its former CEO, with prejudice. Settlement also bars any claim against plaintiffs and class members, “whether arising under state, federal, common or foreign law,” alleging liability for losses.
Proposal to have panelists rate the strength of efficacy and safety evidence on a numeric scale also draws support in written comments on ways to optimize the advisory committee process.
Week after publishing safety alert about OPMS Black Liquid Kratom “linked to serious adverse health effects, including death,” FDA announced market research “to understand and characterize emergent risk/safety and perceived benefits reportedly linked to kratom and psychedelics.” But it withdrew the study 10 days later.
Semi-annual regulatory agenda of non-binding target dates also sets December goal for an NPRM to recognize N-acetyl-L-cysteine as a lawful dietary ingredient. Like IND exemptions rule, item on NAC included for first time in FDA’s list.
