[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 117 (Monday, June 17, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30616-30617]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-15313]



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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Dkt. C-3641]


WLAR Co., 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 prohibits, among other things, a 
Virginia-based corporation and its officer from making unsubstantiated 
representations for their weight-loss booklets, products or program. 
The consent order requires the respondents to provide, in future 
advertisements, a disclosure statement that the products consist solely 
of a booklet or pamphlet containing information and advice on weight-
loss.

DATES: Complaint and Order issued February 21, 1996.\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, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Richard Cleland, FTC/S-4002, Washington, D.C. 20580. (202) 326-3088.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On Wednesday, June 21, 1995, there was 
published in the Federal Register, 60 FR 32324, a proposed consent 
agreement with analysis In the Matter of WLAR Co., et al., for the 
purpose of soliciting public comment. Interest parties were given sixty 
(60) days in which to submit comments, suggestions or objections 
regarding the proposed form of the order.
    Comments were filed and considered by the Commission. 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.

    Authority: 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. 96-15313 Filed 6-14-96; 8:45 am]
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