Splenda claims that it is “Made from sugar, so it tastes like sugar.” What they don’t tell consumers is that Splenda is simply the brand name for the chemical compound sucralose, which is made with chlorine.

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) works on behalf of consumers to combat fraudulent advertising and marketing practices. They are especially concerned with advertising claims for food – particularly those claims relating to nutritional or health benefits.

As a consumer, you have the right to contact the FTC’s Division of Marketing Practices or Division of Advertising Practices to voice your concern about Splenda’s misleading advertising. To visit their website and file a complaint, please click on the link below.

https://rn.ftc.gov/pls/dod/wsolcq$.startup?Z_ORG_CODE=PU01

Or, to learn more about the Federal Trade Commission and their battle for truth in advertising and marketing, click these links:

FTC-Division of Advertising Practices

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/bcpap.htm

FTC-Division of Marketing Practices

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/bcpmp.htm