FTC Review Of Colgate Optic White Claims Stalls Class Action Complaint

A Colgate Optic White whitening claims class action complaint is stayed pending an FTC decision on the claims, says a federal judge in response to Colgate’s motion to dismiss or stay the litigation. The judge denied the firm’s motion to dismiss on the grounds the state suit is pre-empted by FDA regulations.

A Federal Trade Commission review of Colgate Optic White toothpaste“deeply whitens” claims delays a class actioncomplaint against Colgate-Palmolive Co., butFDA regulation of the product doesn't pre-empt challenging the claims under state law, says a federal judge.

A June 23 decision in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York requires the firm to provide updates every six months on progress in FTC's review of ad claims for Optic White

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