NCL Applauds Introduction of Deceptive Downsizing Prohibition Act

Media Contact: Lisa McDonald, Vice President of Communications, 202-207-2829 

Today, Congressman Correa introduced the Deceptive Downsizing Prohibition Act, a bill that would prevent misleading practices in product packaging, including undisclosed shrinkflation. The National Consumers League (NCL), Consumer Action, Consumer Federation of America, Consumer World, and Public Citizen have endorsed the bill.

“Healthy markets require transparency,” said NCL Vice President of Public Policy, Telecommunications, and Fraud John Breyault. “We appreciate that Congressman Correa is leading the charge on this commonsense policy. Consumers deserve to know if they will receive less product than they expect.”

The legislation would prohibit the sale of diminished product amounts without a reduction in packaging size. If businesses choose not to reduce their packaging size, they would have to clearly label on the product that the contents are reduced or face penalties under federal law.

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