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Article: FTC GIVES NOD TO DOW'S PLA.(Federal Trade Commission rules on generic name for Cargill Dow's corn-based polyester fiber)(Brief Article)
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- WWD
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- February 5, 2002
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WASHINGTON -- Cargill Dow's polyester fiber made from corn got the federal government's imprimatur Friday, while DuPont began the process to gain similar recognition for its new-generation polyester.
In ruling on the Cargill Dow fiber's status, the Federal Trade Commission assigned a generic name to the fiber, PLA, which stands for its chemical makeup, polylactic acid. The generic name can now be listed on FTC-required content labels affixed to garments containing the fiber, which clears the way for PLA to be marketed as a new fiber with distinct properties. NatureWorks is Dow's registered name for PLA.
The FTC on Friday also said it will start the ...