Greens and Whole Foods Supplements

ConsumerLab.com has published results of its quality tests of greens and whole foods powders and pills. Supplements marketed with these terms typically contain chlorophyll-containing leaves, sprouts, algae, vegetables and fruits, herbs,…

ASA Rules on Homeopathy Ads

The ASA has ordered the Society of Homeopaths to discontinue misleading advertising.

Herbs of Light

Herbs of Light advertised a number of its supplements with drug-like claims. The FDA was none too happy, and in June, it sent a warning letter to the company telling Herbs…

Penalties that Pack a Pinch

Are FTC settlements just a cost of doing business?

Consumers Closer to New Skechers Reimbursement

Judge approves settlement of class-action lawsuit alleging misleading advertising.

Baby Products Under Fire for Ad Claims

Better Sleep? Natural? Baby products are facing suits for false marketing.

Drug Companies Pushing Prescription Pills in Ads

The polio vaccine, penicillin, open-heart surgery, magnetic resonance imaging, chemotherapy, Zoloft, LASIK, statins, heck, even Viagra have all contributed to the advancement of modern medicine. We’ve come a long way…

Lifeway Kefir ProBoost

Federal Laws Governing Ads

There are many federal laws that regulate advertisements in some way or another.

TINA.org wants more from Sonicare AirFloss settlement

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Old Spice Products

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain the carcinogen benzene

Coppertone Water Babies

Allegations: Marketing sunscreens as “safe and gentle on a baby’s skin” when they contain the carcinogen benzophenone

Equate Dry Spray

Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Firming Cream

Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzophenone

Soft & Dri Signature Soft Scent Classic Antiperspirant Spray

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain the carcinogen benzene

Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences, and Other Brands of Aerosol Hair Products

Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene

Ancient Nutrition Bone Broth Protein

Allegations: Falsely advertising that products contain 20 grams of protein per serving when the protein in products is “largely indigestible” in the human body and products provide little to no…

What is Industry Self-Regulation?

Self-regulating organizations can have varying impacts on the standards that are set for the way industries do business.

Coppertone Defend and Care Whipped Ultra Hydrate

Allegations: Failing to disclose sunscreens contain the carcinogen benzene

Elta MD Aero Sunscreen Spray

Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene