In Part One of this series of posts, I discussed how the FTC, through the Green Guides is taking enforcement actions against companites that greenwash thier products. I also mentioned that FTC punishment can be rather harsh. For instance: The FTC has enforcement authority to issue a cease and desist order for up to 20 [...]
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Greenwashing and the Federal Trade Commission: Part II
Posted in Codes and Regulations, National, Ohio, tagged FTC, Greenguides, greenwashing on March 9, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Greenwashing and the Federal Trade Commission: Part I
Posted in Codes and Regulations, Federal, National, Ohio, tagged FTC, Green Guides, greenwashing, Sanctions on February 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The Federal Trade Commission is beginning to take enforcement actions against companies that greenwash their products. Since 1996, the FTC, through its “Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims” (also known as the “Green Guides”), has monitored advertising claims about green products. However, it hasn’t been until recently that they have begun to actively [...]
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