Nutrition labeling requirements of the Affordable Care Act

FTC Seeks Public Comments on Review of Labeling Requirements for the Alternative Fuels Rule

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comments on the costs, benefits, necessity, and regulatory and economic impact of its Labeling Requirements for Alternative Fuels and Alternative Fueled Vehicles (AFVs), also called the Alternative Fuels Rule, including issues related to electric vehicle charging stations.

Key Points: 
  • The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comments on the costs, benefits, necessity, and regulatory and economic impact of its Labeling Requirements for Alternative Fuels and Alternative Fueled Vehicles (AFVs), also called the Alternative Fuels Rule, including issues related to electric vehicle charging stations.
  • The FTC is conducting this review as part of its ongoing, systematic review of all agency rules and guides.
  • The FTC first published the Alternative Fuels Rule in 1995 as directed by the Energy Policy Act of 1992.
  • In addition to seeking comments on general questions about the rule, the FTC now seeks comments on specific issues related to electric vehicle charging stations.

FTC Seeks Public Comments on Review of Labeling Requirements for the Alternative Fuels Rule

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comments on the costs, benefits, necessity, and regulatory and economic impact of its Labeling Requirements for Alternative Fuels and Alternative Fueled Vehicles (AFVs), also called the Alternative Fuels Rule, including issues related to electric vehicle charging stations.

Key Points: 
  • The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comments on the costs, benefits, necessity, and regulatory and economic impact of its Labeling Requirements for Alternative Fuels and Alternative Fueled Vehicles (AFVs), also called the Alternative Fuels Rule, including issues related to electric vehicle charging stations.
  • The FTC is conducting this review as part of its ongoing, systematic review of all agency rules and guides.
  • The FTC first published the Alternative Fuels Rule in 1995 as directed by the Energy Policy Act of 1992.
  • In addition to seeking comments on general questions about the rule, the FTC now seeks comments on specific issues related to electric vehicle charging stations.

Plant Junkie: The Sustainable and Healthy Alternative to Traditional Fast Food

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

NEW YORK, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Plant Junkie, a new fast-food restaurant specializing in plant-based cuisine, is now open for business in multiple locations around Manhattan and Chicago. Founded by New York Restauranteur Nat Milner and Chef Hiranth Jaysinghe, Plant Junkie offers a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional fast food.

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  • Plant Junkie Opens Its Doors, Providing Sustainable and Affordable Plant-Based Fast Food for All Dietary Needs
    NEW YORK, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Plant Junkie, a new fast-food restaurant specializing in plant-based cuisine, is now open for business in multiple locations around Manhattan and Chicago.
  • Founded by New York Restauranteur Nat Milner and Chef Hiranth Jaysinghe, Plant Junkie offers a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional fast food.
  • With a focus on natural, wholesome ingredients and sustainable sourcing, Plant Junkie offers a wide variety of bowls, sandwiches, burgers, salads and sides that are entirely plant-based.
  • Whether you are a seasoned vegan or simply looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet, Plant Junkie has something for everyone.

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2022 Results

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ: BJRI) today reported financial results for its fiscal 2022 fourth quarter and year ended Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

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  • HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ: BJRI) today reported financial results for its fiscal 2022 fourth quarter and year ended Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
  • Excluding the extra operating week, fourth quarter revenues increased 9.0% compared to the same quarter in the prior year.
  • Excluding the extra operating week, fiscal 2022 total revenues increased 15.7% compared to the prior year.
  • “In the fourth quarter, we opened three new restaurants for a total of six restaurants opened in fiscal 2022.

FTC Sues Heated Mattress Pads Marketer Electrowarmth for Falsely Claiming that Chinese Products Were Made in the USA

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Monday, October 31, 2022

The FTC charged Grindle and Electrowarmth with violating the Textile Act and the Federal Trade Commission Act.

Key Points: 
  • The FTC charged Grindle and Electrowarmth with violating the Textile Act and the Federal Trade Commission Act.
  • The agencys proposed orderThe FTC charged Grindle and Electrowarmth with violating the Textile Act and the Federal Trade Commission Act.
  • The agencys proposed order would stop Grindle and Electrowarmth from deceptively claiming that products were Made in USA, when in fact they were made in China.would stop Grindle and Electrowarmth from deceptively claiming that products were Made in USA, when in fact they were made in China.
  • Based in Ohio, Grindle and Electrowarmth sell mattress pads of varying sizes, with wires and thermostats that provide heat.
  • According to the complaint, before 2019, Electrowarmth used U.S.-made textiles for mattress pads intended for use in truck bunks.
  • Grindle and Electrowarmth deceived consumers by failing to correctly label the country of origin of their mattress pads.
  • Falsely advertising imported products as Made in the USA.Grindle and Electrowarmth labeled their mattress pads as being Made in the USA even though they were entirely made in China.

A clothes look at the RN database: Q&A with FTC staff

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Monday, October 31, 2022

The FTC administers the RN system and industry members will want to check out recent upgrades to the RN website.

Key Points: 
  • The FTC administers the RN system and industry members will want to check out recent upgrades to the RN website.
  • Whats an RN?
  • Because some labels are small and some company names are long, the law allows U.S.-based businesses to use an RN as a shorthand identification.
  • We think the upgrades to the RN website will make it even easier for businesses to use.
  • FTC staff will review your application and email you typically within 1-3 business days.
  • As soon as your application has been approved, youll receive your RN.
  • If there has been a change to your business name, address, or legal status, please update the information in your RN registration.
  • An RN can be cancelled if a business doesnt keep its information up to date, so its wise to check.
  • What if we choose to use a company name on the label, rather than an RN?

EMX by Big Village, The Number One Premium SSP, Partners with NewsGuard to Enhance Brand Safety and Protection from News Misinformation

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EMX by Big Village, a leading end-to-end programmatic technology group focused on the planning, buying, and measurement of CTV and omnichannel media, today announced it is partnering with NewsGuard, the leading source of trust ratings for news, to provide credibility ratings for news content and enhance protection for buyers against news misinformation. As the number one Premium SSP, EMX is committed to brand safety and ensuring buyers are transacting on the intended content – this partnership with NewsGuard offers more efficiency and tighter controls for programmatic ad distribution, while leveraging journalistic expertise and human intelligence to validate and qualify true news and journalistic content.

Key Points: 
  • "Our partnership with NewsGuard is tackling this growing challenge at scale, allowing our SSP to ensure that brand messages are reaching consumers not only in safe but validated environments."
  • Rather than buyers having to monitor misinformation on their own, the partnership with NewsGuard offers a more sustainable model of protection.
  • EMX is a leading end-to-end programmatic technology group focused on the planning, buying, and measurement of CTV and omnichannel media.
  • Advertisers, advertising agencies and advertising tech companies license NewsGuard's ratings to direct their programmatic advertising toward legitimate journalism and avoid misinformation.

KEHO Named "Mindful Start Up of the Year" In 2022 Mindful Awards Program

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

LOS ANGELES, June 8, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 2022 Mindful Awards Program, an independent recognition platform highlighting conscious companies and products that mindfully make waves in the ever-expanding world of consumer-packaged goods, today announced that KEHO, the first real food savory snack bite, has been named "Mindful Start Up of the Year."

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  • Annual Awards Program Recognizes Top Mindful Companies, Services and Products Within the Packaged Goods Industry
    LOS ANGELES, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 2022 Mindful Awards Program , an independent recognition platform highlighting conscious companies and products that mindfully make waves in the ever-expanding world of consumer-packaged goods, today announced that KEHO , the first real food savory snack bite, has been named "Mindful Start Up of the Year."
  • Featured KEHO snacks include: curry, pizza, tex mex and thai - with the taste derived from the actual ingredients - not flavoring.
  • The mission of the Mindful Awards program is to honor conscious companies and products that do what's right for people and the planet.
  • The Mindful Awards organization is devoted to honoring mindful companies in the consumer-packaged goods industry that are setting the foundation for our future.

NewsGuard Partners with Online Voting Company Neuvote to Protect Voters and Political Candidates From Misinformation

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

New online voting and civic engagement platform helps political candidates and representatives engage with their constituents, using NewsGuard data to protect stakeholders from political misinformation.

Key Points: 
  • Neuvote will use NewsGuard's Reliability Ratings and Misinformation Fingerprints data to monitor and flag misinformation on the platform across Canada.
  • "Our partnership with NewsGuard ensures that discourse between citizens and governments on CiViK is trusted, transparent, and prioritizes truth."
  • Neuvote Systems Inc. is a full suite election management technology company that provides governments a cutting-edge, paper ballot secured, online voting platform.
  • Backed by Microsoft's award winning ElectionGuard, it is the only online voting company bringing the gold standard of paper ballot security to the online voting industry.

OpenWeb Partners with NewsGuard to Combat Misinformation Online

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

"Through our partnership with NewsGuard we are further committing to improving our ability to identify and combat misinformation in our network and among prospective partners," said Roee Goldberg, COO and Co-Founder of OpenWeb.

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  • "Through our partnership with NewsGuard we are further committing to improving our ability to identify and combat misinformation in our network and among prospective partners," said Roee Goldberg, COO and Co-Founder of OpenWeb.
  • "We are glad to welcome OpenWeb as the newest member of NewsGuard's responsible advertiser partner network," said Sarah Brandt, EVP Partnerships at NewsGuard.
  • As a product company, OpenWeb partners with publishers and brands to build strong, direct relationships with their audiences.
  • NewsGuard rates all the news and information sources that account for 95% of online engagement across the US, UK, Germany, France, and Italy.