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Ensure Safety

How Can I Make Sure that Something is Safe?

     The Federal Trade Commission has jurisdiction over advertising and marketing of foods, non-prescription drugs, medical devices, and health care services. The FTC can seek federal court action to halt fraudulent claims and obtain compensation for injured consumers.

     The Food and Drug Administration has jurisdiction over the content and labeling of foods, drugs, and medical devices. The FDA can take law enforcement action to seize and prohibit the sale of products that are falsely labeled.

     Therefore, in order to be sure that something you are using to loose weight is safe you can check with these organizations.

     As well, if you think you may have spotted something that is unsafe, most state Attorney General have authority under state consumer protection statutes to investigate and prosecute unfair or deceptive acts and practices. Many have the power to seek consumer restitution, civil fines, and revocation of a company's authority to do business.

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