[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 165 (Friday, August 25, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 44356]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-21163]



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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Dkt. C-3590]


European Body Concepts, Inc., et al.; Prohibited Trade Practices, 
and Affirmative Corrective Actions

AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission.

ACTION: Consent Order.

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SUMMARY: In settlement of alleged violations of federal law prohibiting 
unfair acts and practices and unfair methods of competition, this 
consent order prohibits, among other things, the corporation and its 
president from making false and unsubstantiated claims that their body 
wrap causes weight-loss; eliminates cellulite; and is completely safe 
for all users. In addition, it requires that prominent safety warnings 
be given to customers.

DATES: Complaint and Order issued June 23, 1995.\1\

    \1\ Copies of the Complaint and the Decision and Order are 
available from the Commission's Public Reference Branch, H-130, 6th 
Street & Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20580.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nancy Warder, FTC/S-4002, Washington, DC 20580. (202) 326-3048.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On Tuesday, April 11, 1995, there was 
published in the Federal Register, 60 FR 18406, a proposed consent 
agreement with analysis In the Matter of European Body Concepts, Inc., 
et al., for the purpose of soliciting public comment. Interested 
parties were given sixty (60) days in which to submit comments, 
suggestions or objections regarding the proposed form of the order.
    No comments having been received, the Commission has ordered the 
issuance of the complaint in the form contemplated by the agreement, 
made its jurisdictional findings and entered an order to cease and 
desist, as set forth in the proposed consent agreement, in disposition 
of this proceeding.

(Sec. 6, 38 Stat. 721; 15 U.S.C. 46. Interprets or applies sec. 5, 
38 Stat. 719, as amended; 15 U.S.C. 45, 52)
Benjamin I. Berman,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 95-21163 Filed 8-24-95; 8:45 am]
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