[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 99 (Tuesday, May 21, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 25494]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-12705]
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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Dkt. C-3647]
Safe Brands Corporation, et al.; Prohibited Trade Practices, and
Affirmative Corrective Actions
AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission.
ACTION: Consent order.
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SUMMARY: In settlement of alleged violations of federal law prohibiting
unfair or deceptive acts or practices and unfair methods of
competition, this consent order requires the respondents, among other
things, to have reliable scientific evidence to substantiate certain
claims regarding the environmental benefits, the level of engine
protection and the safety of any antifreeze, coolant or deicer. The
consent order also requires the respondents to provide a disclosure
statement cautioning consumers that Sierra antifreeze may be harmful if
swallowed. In addition, the consent order prohibits the respondents
from misrepresenting the recyclability of such products and their
packages.
DATES: Complaint and Order issued March 26, 1996.\1\
\1\ Copies of the Complaint and Decision and Order are available
from the Commission's Public Reference Branch, H-130, 6th Street &
Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joel Winston, FTC/S-4002, Washington,
D.C. 20580, (202) 326-3153.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On Tuesday, December 12, 1995, there was
published in the Federal Register, 60 FR 63717, a proposed consent
agreement with analysis In the Matter of Safe Brands Corporation, et
al., for the purpose of soliciting public comment. Interested parties
were given sixty (60) days in which to submit comments, suggestions or
objections regarding the proposed form of the order.
No comments having been received, the Commission has ordered the
issuance of the complaint in the form contemplated by the agreement,
made its jurisdictional findings and entered an order to cease and
desist, as set forth in the proposed consent agreement, in disposition
of this proceeding.
(Sec. 6, 38 Stat. 721; 15 U.S.C. 46. Interprets or applies sec. 5,
38 Stat. 719, as amended; 15 U.S.C. 45)
Donald S. Clark,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 96-12705 Filed 5-20-96; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6750-01-M
