[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 127 (Wednesday, July 2, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 35819]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-17362]
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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Dkt. C-3736]
Nationwide Syndications, Inc., 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, the
Illinois company and its president from representing that NightSafe
Glasses or any substantially similar product makes driving safer or
improves night vision, and requires them to have competent and reliable
scientific evidence to substantiate claims about the efficacy,
performance, benefits or safety of such products. The consent order
also prohibits the use of the trade name ``NightSafe'' or any other
trade name that implies the use of such product makes night driving
safer. In addition, the respondents will pay $125,000 in consumer
redress.
DATES: Complaint and Order issued April 28, 1997.\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, NW., Washington, DC 20580.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
C. Steven Baker, Federal Trade Commission, Chicago Regional Office, 55
Monroe St., Suite 1860, Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 353-8156.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On Wednesday, February 5, 1997, there was
published in the Federal Register, 62 FR 5417, a proposed consent
agreement with analysis In the Matter of Nationwide Syndications, Inc.,
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, 52)
Benjamin I. Berman,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 97-17362 Filed 7-1-97; 8:45 am]
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