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TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014 Blog TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014 With help from our readers, TINA.org’s second full year of operation was a definite success – helping to empower consumers against false and deceptive ads. Here’s a rundown of what…
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Nutronics Labs IGF-1 Plus Ad Alert Nutronics Labs IGF-1 Plus What? Bambi to your rescue? Nutronics Labs claims that its deer antler sprays – such as IGF-1 Plus supplements – will provide consumers with many health benefits. Wait a second…
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TINA.org’s Year In Review 2013 Blog TINA.org’s Year In Review 2013 What we did this year on TINA.org.
BPI Sports Ad Alert 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…
Fat Zero Ad Alert Fat Zero The FDA is telling consumers to stay away from Fat Zero, a supplement sold for weight loss that contains hidden drug ingredients sibutramine and phenolphthalein. Sibutramine was removed from the…
UNBS CBD Gummies Ad Alert UNBS CBD Gummies Spam email leads to a fake endorsement from Dr. Oz, among other celebrities.
TINA’s Take: Will Pinterest Enforce Its Ban on ALL Weight-Loss Ads? Consumer News TINA’s Take: Will Pinterest Enforce Its Ban on ALL Weight-Loss Ads? Despite the splashy announcement, weight-loss ads persist on social media platform.
Tom Brady and TB12’s Implied Coronavirus-Treatment Claims Ad Alert Tom Brady and TB12’s Implied Coronavirus-Treatment Claims Launch of star QB’s “immunity supplement” comes in the middle of a pandemic. Coincidence?
Dr. Sherrill Sellman Ad Alert Dr. Sherrill Sellman How a naturopathic doctor doubled down on her deceptive COVID-19 claims and attracted the attention of federal regulators.
Vivoo Ad Alert Vivoo TINA.org digs into wellness app’s claims to track immunity, among other things, via urinalysis.
Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds Consumer News Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.
Companies Accused of Greenwashing Consumer News Companies Accused of Greenwashing When companies green it, they better mean it.
Under Armour’s Athlete Recovery Sleepwear Ad Alert Under Armour’s Athlete Recovery Sleepwear Can a sleepwear help you recover faster after exercise as you snooze? Keep dreaming.
MagniSole Magnetic Insoles Ad Alert MagniSole Magnetic Insoles Unsubstantiated health claims aren’t the sole problem with these insoles.