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National Advertising Division Finds Certain Claims for One Health Certified Poultry Products Supported; Others Found Unsubstantiated; One Health Appeals

Feb 21, 2023 10:00 AM ET

New York, NY – February 21, 2023 – The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs determined that One Health Certification Foundation (OHC), an Iowa non-profit responsible for the One Health Certified standard, provided a reasonable basis for certain advertising claims related to its certification of poultry products. NAD also concluded that the name […]

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National Advertising Division Recommends Oral Essentials Discontinue Certain Comparative Claims for Lumineux Whitening Strips and Pen

Feb 16, 2023 9:00 AM ET

New York, NY – February 16, 2023 – The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs recommended that Oral Essentials, Inc. discontinue claims that its Lumineux Whitening Strips and Pen are “clinically proven to whiten teeth as well as the leading brand” and that it does so “without the harm associated with bleaches.” NAD […]

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JBS Appeals National Advertising Division Recommendation to Discontinue “Net Zero” Emissions Claims

Feb 15, 2023 9:00 AM ET

New York, NY – February 15, 2023 – In a challenge brought by the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP), a not-for-profit organization with the stated mission of working for fair and sustainable food and farm systems, the National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs recommended that JBS USA Holdings, Inc., discontinue claims […]

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National Advertising Review Board Recommends Genexa Discontinue or Modify Pediatrician Preference and Ingredient Claims for “Kids’ Pain & Fever” Medicine

Feb 14, 2023 9:00 AM ET

National Advertising Review Board Recommends Genexa Discontinue or Modify Pediatrician Preference and Ingredient Claims for “Kids’ Pain & Fever” Medicine New York, NY – February 14, 2023 – A panel of the National Advertising Review Board (NARB), the appellate advertising law body of BBB National Programs, recommended that Genexa Inc. discontinue certain pediatrician preference claims […]

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LexisNexis Canada Launches the Lexis+ Canada Legal News Hub and Rebrands The Lawyer’s Daily as Law360 Canada

Feb 8, 2023 11:30 AM ET

Powered by Law360 Canada, the Legal News Hub delivers industry-leading news directly into the Lexis+ workflow to keep Canadian legal professionals better informed Toronto – February 8, 2023 – LexisNexis®Legal & Professional, a leading global provider of legal information and analytics, simultaneously announced the launch of the Lexis+™Canada Legal News Hub and the rebranding of […]

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Safer Internet Day/Month 2023

Feb 7, 2023 11:45 AM ET

Want to talk about it? Making space for conversations about life online Emoji charades – use the power of emojis to help make the internet a more positive place Educators and parents – Educational resources ready for download   As from 7 February 2023, the British Council in MEA (Middle East and Africa) will be […]

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National Advertising Review Board Finds WhatsApp Encryption Messaging Claims Supported

Feb 6, 2023 11:00 AM ET

New York, NY – February 6, 2023 – A panel of the National Advertising Review Board (NARB), the appellate advertising law body of BBB National Programs, determined that WhatsApp, LLC provided a reasonable basis for two express claims for its WhatsApp messaging service analogizing SMS text messages to “open mail” as used in the advertiser’s […]

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Maryland Saved Medicare More than $780 Million Using New Approach to Payment

Feb 6, 2023 8:30 AM ET

Global budgets focused on the total cost of care found to reduce costs and improve quality The state of Maryland saved Medicare more than $780 million, reduced preventable hospital admissions, and decreased emergency department visits in the first three years of a new payment model that offers incentives and supports to a range of providers […]

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National Advertising Division Finds ACCO Brands’ Coronavirus and COVID-19 Elimination Claims Substantiated with Modified Testing Disclosure

Feb 2, 2023 9:00 AM ET

National Advertising Division Finds ACCO Brands’ Coronavirus and COVID-19 Elimination Claims Substantiated with Modified Testing Disclosure   New York, NY – February 2, 2023 – Following an inquiry by the National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs, ACCO Brands USA, LLC modified the disclosure used in connection with a health-related efficacy claim on the […]

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National Advertising Division Recommends Charter Communications Discontinue or Modify “Leading” ISP Claim for Spectrum Internet

Feb 1, 2023 9:00 AM ET

New York, NY – February 1, 2023 – The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs recommended that Charter Communications, Inc. discontinue or modify the claim that Spectrum is America’s leading internet service provider (ISP). NAD also recommended that Charter discontinue the claim “Advanced WiFi. A better kind of internet” or modify it to […]

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