Rule CG-STA-005
Outcome statistics: what rule CG-STA-005 checks
Rule CG-STA-005 is one of the checker's outcome statistics rules. It cites 16 CFR Part 255. The reason, source and safer wording are below.
CG-STA-005 · Blocks approval · Citation checked against stored text
A share or ratio of people who got a result is an outcome statistic. It needs a source, the population, the time frame and a statement of what is typical.
Source: FTC Endorsement Guides, 16 CFR Part 255; FTC Act section 5; FTC Health Products Compliance Guidance
Safer wording: Cite the study (population, size, time frame) or your tracked data, and say what results are typical.
16 CFR Part 255 · Needs counsel review
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