DOE outlines 'truth-in-labeling' plan

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The Energy Department has confirmed plans to implement a "truth-in-labeling" policy that would require energy firms that sell electricity to follow a format in labeling direct mail pieces and other promotional materials once the industry is deregulated. The label that the department is considering may include basic contract terms, source of power and price of electricity. In case of a telemarketing promotions, energy companies will be asked to send consumers direct mail piece that contains the required data as a follow-up. The Energy Department's concept is similar to that of the FDA food and nutritional labelling system.

Government regulation (cont), Electric Utilities, Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Marketing procedures, Marketing/Advertising Methods, Direct Marketing, Article

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Judge oks UPS excess - value insurance settlement

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A class - action lawsuit by its customers, challenging the packaging insurance charged by United Parcel Service Inc. as excessive was settled with the company accepting to provide vouchers to any one who bought excess value package insurance. A federal judgment to this effect was passed on July 30.

Legal issues & crime, Trucking, General Freight Trucking, Financial management, Trucking & Courier Services, Ex. Air, Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs, Pricing Policy, Trucking Programs, Company legal issue, Cases, Pricing, United Parcel Service of America Inc., Insurance, Product price

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