FTC, FDA Tackle Misleading Marketing of Dangerous Products to Kids — Again Blog FTC, FDA Tackle Misleading Marketing of Dangerous Products to Kids — Again First, e-liquids. Now, THC edibles. Will energy drinks be next?
Packaging of Dave’s Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, and Nature’s Own Bakery Products Class Action Packaging of Dave’s Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, and Nature’s Own Bakery Products Allegations: Falsely marketing product packaging as recyclable
Christie Brinkley’s Recapture-360 Creams Ad Alert Christie Brinkley’s Recapture-360 Creams One website’s “risk-free” trial offer carries hidden costs.
Are Tobacco Ad Regulations Doing Enough to Deter Smoking? Consumer News Are Tobacco Ad Regulations Doing Enough to Deter Smoking? How tobacco companies can advertise is heavily regulated. For example, ads for tobacco products are banned from TV and radio, and all advertising for cigarettes and packaging of the product are…
TINA.org’s Year in Review 2019 Blog TINA.org’s Year in Review 2019 It was another successful year outing deceptive marketing on multiple fronts.
FTC Sues Neora (formerly Nerium) Alleging It Was a Pyramid from the Start Consumer News FTC Sues Neora (formerly Nerium) Alleging It Was a Pyramid from the Start FTC complaint also features deceptive health and income claims.
Speed Stick Stain Guard Class Action Speed Stick Stain Guard Allegations: Falsely advertising that antiperspirants fight yellow stains and white marks when the active ingredient causes both
Stop Mandatory Vaccination Ad Alert Stop Mandatory Vaccination ASA bans anti-vaccine group’s Facebook ad for misleading parents on the dangers of vaccinating their children.
Physician Naturals Ad Alert Physician Naturals A TINA.org reader passed along a link to a site she thought was suspicious, physiciannaturals.com. The website has a variety of supplements that claim all sorts of health benefits. According…
ACT Mouthwash Ad Alert ACT Mouthwash A reader submitted a tip about this ad for ACT mouthwash, which claims it can “restore enamel and make teeth up to 2x stronger.” The reader’s concern was that it…
Five Questionable Pot Ads Consumer News Five Questionable Pot Ads First comes the legalization, then comes the questionable ad claims.
Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Nail Polish Consumer News Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Nail Polish Nail polishes claim to do all sorts of things, but what do these claims really mean?
Ultimate Acai Diet Ad Alert Ultimate Acai Diet As heard on SiriusXM radio: Says the ad: “You’ll burn fat, control your appetite, and get an energy surge like never before. If you want to lose 10, 20,…
Dakota Nutrition Elderberry Dietary Supplements Class Action Dakota Nutrition Elderberry Dietary Supplements Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that supplements contain an “Extra Strength” dose of elderberry, are high in antioxidants, and boost the immune system when they contain a small amount of elderberry, are…
Degree MotionSense UltraClear Black + White Class Action Degree MotionSense UltraClear Black + White Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as providing “stain-free protection” and as “anti” white marks and yellow stains when the active ingredient actually causes both