Genius Caffeine Extended Release Caffeine Supplement

Allegations: Falsely marketing that supplements provide “sustained energy” when a scientific study found no difference between extended-release caffeine pills and regular-release caffeine pills

Lithium-ion 18650 Batteries Sold on Amazon

Allegations: Falsely advertising the energy capacity and safety of batteries

Costco’s Marketing of HVAC Systems

Pyramid Scheme Expert Issues Warning about Vemma

Business school dean cautions students and other deans.

BPI Sports

BPI Sports, a supplement company, discontinued some of its advertising claims after the claims were challenged by the Council for Responsible Nutrition. The National Advertising Division (NAD) is the advertising…

Did the 5th Circuit Just Call Texas-based Ignite a Pyramid Scheme?

The court left little doubt about this company’s business operations.

Pure Nootropics Dietary Supplements

Allegations: Falsely claiming that products improve memory, learning, focus, energy, and mood

Investigation by truthinadvertising.org Reveals Eight Things You Should Know About Vemma

MADISON, CT, July 10, 2013 — Vemma Nutrition Company promises it will “transform lives through ultra premium products and a generous compensation plan.” The Scottsdale, Ariz.-based company, which touts that…

Companies Accused of Greenwashing

When companies green it, they better mean it.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023

Here’s what we accomplished in 2023 with your help.

Vivint Solar Developer

DSA Award Winners Are Ethics Code Violators

Why is this industry group honoring MLMs making illegal marketing claims?

AdvoCare’s 24-Day Challenge and AdvoCare Spark

Great Value LED Light Bulbs

OXO Worldwide

Get rich from real-time quantum-infused holograms? Hmm.

The Menopause Deception Epidemic

How the supplement industry is taking advantage of women and what TINA.org is doing to fight it.

These Companies Should Get Coal in their Holiday Stockings

Some notable companies facing deceptive advertising claims.

Monat Dietary Supplements

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “all-natural” and able to support physical performance, mental alertness, and focus, and provide energy

IcyHot Patch

Allegations: Making misleadingly marketing claims about the pain relief, strength and effectiveness of the IcyHot Patch

Aspercreme Pain Relief Patch

Allegations: Making misleading pain relief claims