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NAD Reviews Green Claims for Trash Bags
HoldOn makes trash bags that are certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute (“BPI”) and TÜV Austria as compostable in commercial and home composting settings. The company advertises that the bags are great for…
NAD Finds Disclosures for Comparative Claims Aren’t Clear
Glad advertises that its ForceFlex MaxStrength bags are “25% more durable.” More durable than what? If you follow an asterisk, you’ll learn that they are 25% more durable than Glad’s own 13-gallon ForceFlex bags. A…
NAD Determines a Money Back Guarantee Conveys Performance Claim
The Princeton Review advertises its MCAT preparation courses with the following copy: “Score a 515+ on the MCAT or add 15 points depending on your starting score. Guaranteed or your money back.” Blueprint Test…
NAD Recommends More Prominent Disclosures on Influencer Posts
Crème Fatale is a drag artist who is famous for her baby-doll looks and pastel-colored skin. See the picture below. I tend to go for a more natural look myself, so I can’t imagine how long it takes to apply that makeup…
Courts and NAD Come to Different Conclusions on Package Disclosures
Federal courts and NAD are coming to different conclusions on whether disclosures on the back of packages can effectively qualify claims that appear on the fronts of the packages. Some courts – such as courts in the…