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Label Review Training: Module 3: Special Issues, Page 41

Section 8: How should I review labeling claims?

Learning Activity

Does the following label make any false or misleading claims? Review the label, then click “Answer” to reveal the correct response.

pure earth

Answer

Answer

“The Safe & Natural Way to Sanitize & Clean” is an unacceptable claim. “Naturally” (under the product name) is also unacceptable. EPA policy does not permit the use of the terms “safe,” “natural,” or “naturally.”

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