16 CFR 23.27 - Misuse of the words “real,” “genuine,” “natural,” “precious,” etc.

Regulations last checked for updates: Apr 27, 2024

Title 16 - Commercial Practices last revised: Apr 22, 2024

View all text of Part 23 [§ 23.0 - § 23.28]

§ 23.27 - Misuse of the words “real,” “genuine,” “natural,” “precious,” etc.

It is unfair or deceptive to use the word “real,” “genuine,” “natural,” “precious,” “semi-precious,” or similar terms to describe any industry product that is manufactured or produced artificially.

authority: 15 U.S.C. 45,46

source: 83 FR 40667, Aug. 16, 2018, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 16 CFR 23.27