US watchdog targets green packaging ads

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Federal Trade Commission's review of green marketing guidelines to address " consumer perception" issues surrounding green packaging claims

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is to turn its attention to advertisers' green packaging claims as it continues its review into whether updated guidelines are required to govern firms' environmental...

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