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National Advertising Division Finds P&G’s Claims for Crest Gum Detoxify Supported
Following a challenge by GuruNanda, LLC, BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division determined that The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) provided a reasonable basis for all challenged claims made for its Crest Pro-Health Gum Detoxify toothpasteNew York, NY, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GuruNanda, a competitor in the oral care industry, challenged express and implied claims for Crest’s Pro-Health Gum Detoxify toothpaste appearing on the product label, on the Crest website, and on thi
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