[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 117 (Monday, June 17, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30616-30617]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-15313]
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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Dkt. C-3641]
WLAR Co., 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 prohibits, among other things, a
Virginia-based corporation and its officer from making unsubstantiated
representations for their weight-loss booklets, products or program.
The consent order requires the respondents to provide, in future
advertisements, a disclosure statement that the products consist solely
of a booklet or pamphlet containing information and advice on weight-
loss.
DATES: Complaint and Order issued February 21, 1996.\1\
\1\ Copies of the Complaint and the 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:
Richard Cleland, FTC/S-4002, Washington, D.C. 20580. (202) 326-3088.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On Wednesday, June 21, 1995, there was
published in the Federal Register, 60 FR 32324, a proposed consent
agreement with analysis In the Matter of WLAR Co., et al., for the
purpose of soliciting public comment. Interest parties were given sixty
(60) days in which to submit comments, suggestions or objections
regarding the proposed form of the order.
Comments were filed and considered by the Commission. 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.
Authority: 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. 96-15313 Filed 6-14-96; 8:45 am]
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