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In the lead-up to Black Friday, online traders should take heed of the latest laws governing online pricing practices and displays to avoid being “marked down” by the regulators, who
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Consumer Products Law Watch, published by K&L Gates, focuses on legal developments and regulatory enforcement related to consumer products. The blog covers topics such as compliance with consumer protection laws, online sales practices including pricing and advertising tactics, product labeling and false advertising claims, regulatory changes affecting product safety marks like the CE and UKCA marks, and legislation impacting online marketplaces. It highlights enforcement actions by authorities like the UK Competition and Markets Authority and discusses implications for manufacturers, retailers, and online sellers. The blog also addresses class action litigation and evolving standards in product safety and consumer rights.
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Tea Parties Certified for Class Action
By: Conor J. Mannix
On 31 July 2023, the Central District of California granted class certification in a false advertising lawsuit against tea-maker R.C. Bigelow, Inc.[1] The suit alleges that Bigelow’s tea labels, which state “Manufactured in the USA…
Goodbye to the UKCA Mark. Lifespan of the EU’s CE Mark Extended Indefinitely by the UK Government
By: Arthur Artinian, Gabriela da Costa, Georgina Rigg, and Maya Ffrench-Adam
On 1 August, the UK government announced that it would extend use of the EU’s Conformité Européene (CE) mark for certain products placed on the market…
It’s the final countdown…or is it?: CMA issues decision on online pressure-selling tactics
By: Arthur Artinian, Gabriela da Costa, Georgina Rigg, and Maya Ffrench-Adam
Countdown clocks are a useful feature of digital advertising. Think “Sale ends midnight!” accompanied by a clock counting down the minutes you have left to make…
Does your Marketplace need to be “INFORM-ed” by June 27th?
The New INFORM Consumers Act Could Significantly Impact Online Marketplace Operations
By: John ReVeal, Judie Rinearson and Katie Staba
The Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers Act (the “INFORM Consumers Act” or “Act”) (…
K&L Gates’ Verticals Predictions for 2023: Top Trends, Opportunities and Pitfalls
By: Gabriela da Costa, Jennifer P.M. Marsh, Dr. Annette Mutschler-Siebert, M. Jur. (Oxon), Francesco Carloni, Michal Kocon, Nikolaos Peristerakis
It has now been six months since the new vertical distribution laws came into effect in…
Breakthrough FDA Decision: Agency Completes Its First Pre-Market Consultation for Human Food Made From Cultured Animal Cells
By: Natalie Rainer, Alexa Sengupta
On 16 November 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it had completed its first pre-market consultation for “human food made from cultured cells,” also known as “cell-based” foods.[1] “Human…
Over a Fortnite: Epic Games to Pay Record US$520 Million to Settle FTC Claims of Children’s Privacy Violations and Digital Dark Patterns, Which Continued for Years
By: Katie Staba and Desirée Moore
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached its largest administrative settlement to date: US$245 million. The proposed settlement is with Epic Games, Inc. (Epic Games), the company that developed and offers the multiplayer, online…
FTC and NLRB Enter into an Information Sharing Agreement as a Likely Precursor to New Enforcement Activity
By: Gene Ryu, Katie Staba & Jonathan Rue
In light of the NLRB’s recent change to independent contractor rules, recent midterm elections and a focus on workers’ rights on many ballots, this article revisits an agreement between agencies that…
FDA Proposes Updates to Regulatory Definition of “Healthy” for the First Time Since 1994
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By: Natalie Rainer, Alexa Sengupta
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a proposed rule (“Proposed Rule”)[1] that updates the definition of the “healthy” nutrient content claim under 21 C.F.R. § 101.65(d) for the first…