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Naples Soap Company

From “cruelty free” to “Made in the USA,” TINA.org finds personal care company’s marketing awash with questionable labels.

Honest-brand Dish Soap

May 2017: This action was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. The named plaintiff’s claims were dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot…

CleanWell Hand Sanitizers, Soaps, and Wipes

February 2018: A federal judge granted final approval of this settlement agreement. September 2017: Plaintiffs moved for final approval of a settlement agreement that would prohibit CleanWell from using the…

Grisi Soaps

February 2019: Plaintiffs filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the decision to dismiss. December 2018: A federal judge dismissed this case concluding that the complaint fails to establish that the…

Grisi Natural Soaps

June 2017: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been…

Soapwalla

FDA warns skin care company to wash treatment claims off its site.

Advertisers Made Us Think We Needed These Products

But do they really make us healthier?

The Honest Company Products

February 2018: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. December 2017: The parties…

Made in USA Misrepresentations

Below are 100 examples of Made in the USA misrepresentations on Target.com found by TINA.org in the spring of 2017. Target.com v. Manufacturer Information # Product Target.com Product Packaging /…

Dial Complete Foaming Antibacterial Hand Wash

May 2019: The Department of Justice’s Consumer Protection Branch and the Attorneys General of twelve states opposed the terms of the settlement agreement arguing, among other things, that the injunctive…

Williams-Sonoma’s Natural Claims

In June 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Williams-Sonoma for allegedly falsely marketing household and personal care products – including hand soap, hand lotion, dish soap, counter spray, all-purpose…

Olay Ultra Moisture Beauty Bar

When did the soap game get so dirty?

Blueland

Cleaning products company claimed every piece of packaging was “100% recyclable” when some materials were only compostable.

Clearly Natural Essentials Products

April 2018: This case was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled. because the parties reached a settlement agreement. The…

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2019

TINA.org’s annual list of class-action settlements that left consumers out in the cold.

ACT Dry Mouth Mouthwash, Lozenges

NAD tells marketer to watch its mouth when it comes to making certain dry mouth product claims.

Prompted by TINA.org, Hand Sanitizer Maker Removes COVID-19 Claims

Company had claimed the key ingredient in its “system of protection” was proven to “kill” the coronavirus.

CATrends: Hand Sanitizers Marketed to Prevent Disease

The bottom line: Only FDA-approved drugs can be marketed to prevent disease.

Weleda Products

February 2019: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. because the parties reached a settlement agreement, the terms have not been…