CATrends: Microplastics in Bottled Water Consumer News CATrends: Microplastics in Bottled Water Lawsuits allege that several brands contain microplastics despite being marketed as “natural spring water.”
Fans Sue Madonna for False Advertising after Starting Shows Late Consumer News Fans Sue Madonna for False Advertising after Starting Shows Late Queen of Pop faces lawsuit over her alleged serial tardiness.
Wellness MLM’s Fulvic Acid Product Raises Red Flags Consumer News Wellness MLM’s Fulvic Acid Product Raises Red Flags “The mudman” has apparently found a new MLM to sell his “magic dirt.”
FTC Launches Investigation into IML’s Business Opportunity Consumer News FTC Launches Investigation into IML’s Business Opportunity Agency seeks documents from former instructor and salesperson.
TINA’s Take: How FIFA’s Online Version Exploits Consumers Consumer News TINA’s Take: How FIFA’s Online Version Exploits Consumers Gimme the loot (boxes).
The Lure of the Before and After Consumer News The Lure of the Before and After The ubiquitous before and after shot is a staple of the industry, where even minor weight loss is exaggerated in the way that the photographs are presented. The before shots…
Wyeth Agrees to $490 Million Payout for Unlawful Marketing Consumer News Wyeth Agrees to $490 Million Payout for Unlawful Marketing Justice Department says company put profits over safety.
Eat Your Way to Better Health: Food & Health Claims Consumer News Eat Your Way to Better Health: Food & Health Claims “Contains antioxidants” “Clinically Proven to Enhance Immune System” “Balances Digestive Health” Who wouldn’t want to eat their way to better health? Ads and labels for food and beverage products today…
Mirror, Mirror, Who Has the Brightest Diamond of All? Consumer News Mirror, Mirror, Who Has the Brightest Diamond of All? Is there a standard for the shiniest diamond?
Be Wary of Health Ads with Amazing Claims Consumer News Be Wary of Health Ads with Amazing Claims Consumers are reminded that dietary supplements are regulated differently from drugs, which are approved by the FDA.
Math Doesn’t Always Add Up When Counting Carbs on Labels Consumer News 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.
Can’t Keep a Bad Ad Man Down Consumer News Can’t Keep a Bad Ad Man Down Why can’t the FTC put some hucksters out of business for good?
Zombie Endorsements Consumer News Zombie Endorsements Deceased actors brought back to star in advertisements.
Nomi Settles FTC Charges It Misled Consumers on Mobile Tracking Consumer News Nomi Settles FTC Charges It Misled Consumers on Mobile Tracking Despite promises to the contrary, shoppers could not opt out of the tracking service.
Mercedes Slams Brakes on Built in USA Claims after TINA.org Inquiry Consumer News Mercedes Slams Brakes on Built in USA Claims after TINA.org Inquiry TINA.org found the German automaker didn’t have the support to claim its Sprinter van was “built in the USA.”
MLMs Tap College Campuses for Recruits Consumer News MLMs Tap College Campuses for Recruits MLM and pyramid scheme experts say more must be done to educate and raise student awareness.
Ad or Not? Kris, Kendall Jenner and Proactiv Consumer News Ad or Not? Kris, Kendall Jenner and Proactiv Fans decry mom’s crocodile tears in teaser post that turns out to be spon con.
Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors Consumer News Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors TINA.org refers publishing giant to FTC for enforcement action.
CATrends: Phthalates in Boxed Macaroni and Cheese Consumer News CATrends: Phthalates in Boxed Macaroni and Cheese Lawsuits against Kraft and Annie’s mac and cheese allege brands fail to disclose harmful chemical ingredients.
TINA’s Take: UK Bans Influencer Ads that Applied ‘Misleading’ Beauty Filters Consumer News TINA’s Take: UK Bans Influencer Ads that Applied ‘Misleading’ Beauty Filters Instagram stories used filters that ASA said misleadingly exaggerated results tanning products could achieve.