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  •   Home > News > Health & Safety

    A water filter company has been fined 440-thousand dollars for making false claims

    A water filter company has been fined 440-thousand dollars for making false claims


    HRV Clean Water Limited claimed its water filters could give people relief from skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis.

    It also made false claims about the quality of drinking water in New Zealand.

    Anna Rawlings, from the Commerce Commission, says the company gave the false impression our drinking water carries health risks.

    © 2024 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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