[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 99 (Tuesday, May 21, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 25494]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-12705]



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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Dkt. C-3647]


Safe Brands Corporation, 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 or deceptive acts or practices and unfair methods of 
competition, this consent order requires the respondents, among other 
things, to have reliable scientific evidence to substantiate certain 
claims regarding the environmental benefits, the level of engine 
protection and the safety of any antifreeze, coolant or deicer. The 
consent order also requires the respondents to provide a disclosure 
statement cautioning consumers that Sierra antifreeze may be harmful if 
swallowed. In addition, the consent order prohibits the respondents 
from misrepresenting the recyclability of such products and their 
packages.

DATES: Complaint and Order issued March 26, 1996.\1\

    \1\ Copies of the Complaint and Decision and Order are available 
from the Commission's Public Reference Branch, H-130, 6th Street & 
Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joel Winston, FTC/S-4002, Washington, 
D.C. 20580, (202) 326-3153.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On Tuesday, December 12, 1995, there was 
published in the Federal Register, 60 FR 63717, a proposed consent 
agreement with analysis In the Matter of Safe Brands Corporation, 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)
Donald S. Clark,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 96-12705 Filed 5-20-96; 8:45 am]
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