Make Sure It’s Bamboo! Retailers Can Be Fined
Many new and seasoned companies are bringing out “Bamboo” products and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has made it clear that products may not be called “Bamboo this” or “Bamboo that” unless they are made of true bamboo fabric. Experts say the FTC has also made it clear that it is against federal law to state a product is made from “Bamboo” when the fabric is actually Rayon, a semi-synthetic. The FTC has taken action against retailers for selling products called “Bamboo,” and has enforced huge fines. “It’s misleading to call bamboo that has been chemically processed into rayon simply ‘bamboo,’ ” says Jessica Rich, Director …
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