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Belvedere Vodka Ad Banned for Suggestion that Alcohol Makes a Party

Regulators ban ad for suggesting that a successful night out hinges on the drinking of booze.

TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014

With help from our readers, TINA.org’s second full year of operation was a definite success – helping to empower consumers against false and deceptive ads. Here’s a rundown of what…

Study Says ‘Drink Responsibly’ Messages Fall Terribly Short

Messages promote products instead of conveying relevant public health information, study finds.

Has Your College Student Been Recruited by a Questionable MLM?

Parents share their stories and experts offer tips on what families can do.

What Extra Ingredients are in Your Natural Stevia Product?

Ingredient labels can have surprises.

TINA.org’s Year In Review 2013

What we did this year on TINA.org.

Simple Skincare Cleansing Facial Wipes

It rubs the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again.

Pyramid Scheme Expert Issues Warning about Vemma

Business school dean cautions students and other deans.

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: “Hypoallergenic” Products

Does the term really have meaning?

Pot Ad Regs: Overly Restrictive or Too Lax?

Lawmakers struggle with branding initiatives.

Are All Alcohol Ads Misleading?

I was surprised when I learned that there are no specific rules or regulations governing alcohol advertising on television.  While tobacco products are prohibited from advertising on TV altogether, it’s…

Math Doesn’t Always Add Up When Counting Carbs on Labels

Searching for low carb foods in the aisles of your local supermarket is not as straightforward as you would think.

Figuring out Beer Labels Can Give You a Hangover

How many fewer calories are you really getting in light beer?

Pink Ribbon Doesn’t Always Indicate A Healthy Buy

Should breast cancer foundations accept cash from companies selling these products?

Four Loko Labels Get a Makeover

Agency wants consumers to know how much alcohol really is in Four Loko.

Timeline

A brief history of deceptive advertising.

Kevin Trudeau – one heck of a salesman or one heck of a liar?

Self-described “consumer advocate” and “exposer of corporate and government corruption,” this convicted felon lost the latest round in his decade long battle with the FTC.  On November 29, 2011, the…

Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau

In addition to collecting federal excise taxes on alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and ammunition, TTB is also responsible for assuring compliance with federal tobacco and alcohol labeling and marketing requirements.

Few Regulations Govern Alcohol Advertising

Though it may be hard to believe, the alcohol advertising industry is self-regulated.  What does that mean?  It means it’s its own boss and makes up its own rules when…