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TINA.org Investigation Reveals MLM Industry Rife with Illegal Health Claims

TINA.org Investigation Reveals MLM Industry Rife with Illegal Health Claims

MADISON, CONN. November 7, 2016 – Calling into question the Direct Selling Association’s commitment to consumer protection, a truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) investigation has revealed that 97 percent of DSA member companies…

SevenPoint2 & CEO Boreyko Violating FTC Order

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SevenPoint2 & CEO Boreyko Violating FTC Order

Alkaline MLM’s health claims add up to FTC consent order violations.

MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims

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MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims

TINA.org investigation finds 98% of MLMs using misleading income claims.

Healthy Man – Cheap Viagra?

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Healthy Man – Cheap Viagra?

It’s tough to say what these guys are really selling but it’s not prescription Viagra.

Health-Ade Beverages

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Health-Ade Beverages

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing beverages as healthy when the high amount of added sugar in them increases the risk of health problems, including metabolic disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, liver disease, and…

Safe & Healthy Disinfecting UV Light

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Safe & Healthy Disinfecting UV Light

When it comes to UV devices and COVID-19, there is no magic wand.

California Cracks Down on Goop after TINA.org Complaint

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California Cracks Down on Goop after TINA.org Complaint

Goop to pay $145,000 in penalties and cease deceptive marketing as a result of California action.

MLM Health Claims Audit Results

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MLM Health Claims Audit Results

Audit results of TINA.org’s investigation of MLM health claims.

Morinda Health Claims Database

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Morinda Health Claims Database

TINA.org investigation reveals illegal health claims used to market MLM supplements.

Aloe Veritas

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Aloe Veritas

MLM becomes the first to have its ad claims referred to the FTC by direct selling self-regulatory program.

PlatinumLED Red Light Therapy

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PlatinumLED Red Light Therapy

TINA.org sheds light on medical device company’s marketing claims.

Can an Energy Drink Claim to be Healthy?

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Can an Energy Drink Claim to be Healthy?

Vemma markets Verve as a healthy choice. But is it?

Men’s Life & Health – Elite Test 360 & Ripped Muscle X

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Men’s Life & Health – Elite Test 360 & Ripped Muscle X

Wait is the Rock really gone?

Reliv Health Claims Database

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Reliv Health Claims Database

TINA.org investigation reveals illegal health claims used to market MLM supplements.

Kyani, Head Scientist Double Down on Inappropriate Health Claims

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Kyani, Head Scientist Double Down on Inappropriate Health Claims

Multi-level marketing company fails to censure head of scientific board.

Conklin Health Claims Database

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Conklin Health Claims Database

TINA.org investigation reveals illegal health claims used to market MLM supplements.

What You Should Know about Plexus

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What You Should Know about Plexus

TINA.org investigation of the pink drink company finds inappropriate health and income claims.

Ad Watchdog Files Complaint Against Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop: TINA.org Calls Out Deceptive Health Claims

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Ad Watchdog Files Complaint Against Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop: TINA.org Calls Out Deceptive Health Claims

MADISON, CONN. August 23, 2017 – With Goop, actress-turned-entrepreneur Gwyneth Paltrow has created a wellness empire based on unconventional products such as yoni eggs, Shaman-inspired medicine bags, and crystal therapy…

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