Misbranding
/ˌmɪsˈbrændɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of labeling or advertising a product in a false or misleading way, often regarding its ingredients, origin, or quality, thus violating legal standards.
The company was fined for misbranding its food products, which failed to disclose all ingredients.
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- misbranding
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Commentary
Misbranding typically arises in contexts of food, drug, and consumer goods regulation, and careful legal drafting distinguishes it from general advertising law.
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