US EditionFTC has long said products must back up health claims. A MAHA lawsuit would upend that
- The FTC has stated that products must support health claims with evidence, enforcing strict regulations for decades.
- A lawsuit by Jones' company could significantly change these requirements, described as a "complete game changer."
- Currently, the FTC is powerless against unsubstantiated health claims made by advertisers.
- The pharmaceutical industry is described as having a monopoly in America, limiting competition and accountability.
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FTC has long said products must back up health claims. A MAHA lawsuit would upend that.
By Arthur Allen KFF Health News Don’t get Nathan Jones started on xylitol, the active ingredient in his chewing gum, nasal spray, and other products. He’ll talk your ear off about its wondrous powers against tooth decay, as well as its potential to fight covid, heart disease, Alzheimer’s — you name it. For now, Jones, the founder of Xlear, can’t make those claims in his company’s advertising. But if the lawsuit his company brought against the Fe…
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FTC has long said products must back up health claims. A MAHA lawsuit would upend that
By Arthur Allen, KFF Health News Don’t get Nathan Jones started on xylitol, the active ingredient in his chewing gum, nasal spray, and other products. He’ll talk your ear off about its wondrous powers against tooth decay, as well as its potential to fight COVID, heart disease, Alzheimer’s — you name it. Related Articles The national suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth went dead. States are scrambling to help Health ca…
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