[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 209 (Monday, October 31, 1994)] [Unknown Section] [Page 0] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 94-26934] [[Page Unknown]] [Federal Register: October 31, 1994] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION [Dkt. C-3533] The Dow Chemical Company, et al.; Prohibited Trade Practices, and Affirmative Corrective Actions AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Consent order. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In settlement of alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair acts and practices and unfair methods of competition, this consent order requires, among other things, Marion Merrell Dow, Inc. to license its dicyclomine formulations and production technology to a third party within twelve months, and to contract manufacture dicyclomine for the third party while that party awaits Food and Drug Administration approval to sell its own dicyclomine. The consent order also prohibits, for ten years, acquisition of any dicyclomine manufacturing, production or distribution capabilities without prior Commission approval. DATES: Complaint and Order issued September 23, 1994.\1\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\Copies of the Complaint, the Decision and Order, and Commissioner Azcuenaga's statement are available from the Commission's Public Reference Branch H-130, 6th Street & Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, D.C. 20580. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ann Malester or Claudia Higgins, FTC/S-2224, Washington, D.C. 20580. (202) 326-2682. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On Wednesday, July 6, 1994, there was published in the Federal Register, 59 FR 34625, a proposed consent agreement with analysis In the Matter of The Dow Chemical Company, et al., for the purpose of soliciting public comment. Interested parties were given sixty (60) days in which to submit comments, suggestions or objections regarding the proposed form of the order. No comments having been received, the Commission has ordered the issuance of the complaint in the form contemplated by the agreement, made its jurisdictional findings and entered an order, as set forth in the proposed consent agreement, in disposition of this proceeding. (Sec. 6, 38 Stat. 721; 15 U.S.C. 46. Interpret or apply sec. 5, 38 Stat. 719, as amended; sec. 7, 38 Stat. 731, as amended; 15 U.S.C. 45, 18) Donald S. Clark, Secretary. [FR Doc. 94-26934 Filed 10-28-94; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6750-01-M