Question

A company claimed that their new baby food would increase the growth rate of infants. However, the claim was proved to be false. Which government agency has the right to file a complaint against the company, and what are the provisions that come under its jurisdiction?
A. Securities and Exchange Commission; it has the authority to closely observe financial affairs and disclosure of immaterial information.
B. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; it has the power to make sure that contentious use of language is avoided.
C. Federal Trade Commission; it has the jurisdiction to determine whether advertisements are misleading or deceptive.
D. Federal Communications Commission; it has the jurisdiction to make sure that public broadcasts are used in the best interest of the public.

Answer 1

Answer:

Federal Trade Commission

Explanation:

because it has jurisdiction over false advertising