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National Advertising Division Finds Procter & Gamble’s Whitening Claims for Crest 3D Whitestrips Supported
Following a challenge brought by competitor GuruNanda, LLC, BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division determined that The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) provided a reasonable basis for whitening claims for its Crest 3D Whitestrips products.New York, NY, Aug. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following a challenge brought by competitor GuruNanda, LLC, BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division determined that The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) provided a reasonable basis for white
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