HCW Case and Misleading Water Filter Claims

HRV Clean Water Limited has pleaded guilty to 11 charges of unsubstantiated or misleading claims about the benefits of its water filters.

The charges were laid under the Fair Trading Act.

The charges relate to the period between 2 July 2014 and 12 October 2017.

<p>HRV made unsubstantiated claims about the ability of its water filter systems to soften water, the benefits of using the water filters, and the filters' ability to reduce skin conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>HRV made misleading representations about the levels of chemicals and additives in New Zealand's domestic water supply, suggesting the need for consumers to buy a HRV water filter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gateway Solutions was fined for mislabelling deer velvet supplements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The health supplement firm was endorsed by New Zealand golfer Bob Charles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gateway Solutions replaced the deer velvet with carob.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The director and majority shareholder of Gateway Solutions is Ian Carline.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The investigation into Gateway Solutions began in February 2014.</p> Signup and view all the answers