H.R. 3409: Protecting Pyramid Schemes, not Consumers

Former FTC economist outlines issues with new “anti-pyramid” bill.

Vemma’s Health Claims

Macular Health

FDA warns supplement maker about unapproved disease-treatment claims.

Health Claims Could Cost Vemma and its CEO Millions

TINA.org compiles database of more than 200 instances of health claims.

Did Miller Just Say it Invented Light Beer?

Why yes it did. But you should know that there’s a certain spin to this tale featured in current ads.

FTC Slaps Weight Loss Marketers with First ROSCA Suit

Consumer protection law passed by Congress four years ago is finally picking up steam.

Company Investigated by truthinadvertising.org Comes Under Fire Again

MADISON, CT., Aug. 15, 2013 — A company investigated by advertising watchdog group truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) is under fire again for deceptive marketing of a children’s supplement. A key advertising self-regulatory…

CVS Health Infants’ Pain & Fever

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the infants’ product as specifically formulated for infants when it has the same concentration of acetaminophen as the children’s version

Coppertone Sport Mineral FACE Sunscreen

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing sunscreen as if it is specifically formulated for use on the face when it isn’t

Gerber Good Start Grow

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as nutritionally appropriate for toddlers when they contain less protein and more added sugar and carbohydrates than recommended Misleadingly marketing Good Start Grow as distinct from…

2023 Modere Project 23 Income Claims Database

TINA’s Take: Supplement Maker Sued for Alleged ‘Review Hijacking’ on Amazon

Company to pay $600,000 for allegedly manipulating product pages.

F1 TV Streaming Service

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions that automatically renew and making it difficult to cancel

Walgreens Children’s 12-Hour Cough Relief Cough DM

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as if they are more suitable for children when they contain the same formulation as the adult version

Culturelle Ultimate Balance for Antibiotics

Is this company using unapproved drug claims to market its probiotic supplement?

Banana Boat Sport Ultra Faces Sunscreens

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as if they are specifically designed for the face when they contain the same formula as regular Banana Boat Sport Ultra

Up & Up Sport Sunscreen Spray

Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain a “reef-conscious formula”

Up & Up Sport Sunscreen Spray

Allegations: Falsely marketing that sunscreens have a “reef-conscious formula”

Nutrafol Women

Allegations: Falsely marketing that the ingredients in products are “medical grade” and “clinically proven” to treat hair loss and that products were formulated by physicians

Signature Care Sensitive Skin Body Wash

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as hypoallergenic, formulated for sensitive skin, and comparable to Dove Sensitive Skin Nourishing Body Wash