Are Drugs Masquerading in Your Supplements? Consumer News Are Drugs Masquerading in Your Supplements? New report finds that recalled supplements containing hidden drugs are still available for purchase online.
FDA Urged to Move Quickly on E-Cigarette Cessation Claims Consumer News FDA Urged to Move Quickly on E-Cigarette Cessation Claims Groups say cessation claims in apparent violation of federal law.
Wellesse Glucosamine Settlement Doesn’t Cure Ad Issues Consumer News Wellesse Glucosamine Settlement Doesn’t Cure Ad Issues TINA.org, continuing its efforts to oppose unfair settlements, files an objection.
Group Challenges Rainforest Alliance Earth-Friendly Seal of Approval Consumer News Group Challenges Rainforest Alliance Earth-Friendly Seal of Approval Nonprofit says certification label appearing on such goods as Chiquita bananas misleads consumers.
FTC: 15 Skin Care Companies Offering ‘Bogus’ Free Trials Consumer News FTC: 15 Skin Care Companies Offering ‘Bogus’ Free Trials Agency obtains restraining order against skin care marketers who it alleges repeatedly charged consumers.
Faux Fur a Marketing Faux Pas? Consumer News Faux Fur a Marketing Faux Pas? Neiman Marcus, others settle with FTC after marketing rabbit, raccoon, and other real fur as fakes.
Eat a Brownie and Relax? Consumer News Eat a Brownie and Relax? What you need to know about melatonin-laced foods.
Why is Walmart’s 13+ Roblox Game Displaying a COPPA Seal? Consumer News Why is Walmart’s 13+ Roblox Game Displaying a COPPA Seal? Only users who are 13 and older can enter Walmart Discovered.
Energy Star Asks for a Mulligan Consumer News Energy Star Asks for a Mulligan If you’ve ever shopped around for a household appliance or new heating system, you’ve probably seen this sticker: Energy Star was created in 1992 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…
Don’t Let Some Ads Get the Best of Your Pet Consumer News Don’t Let Some Ads Get the Best of Your Pet The market for pet-related products has soared in the past decade. The American Pet Products Association (APPA) estimates that the industry now generates over $50 billion in sales annually, an…
CATrends: Nutriwashing Consumer News CATrends: Nutriwashing Lawsuits allege foods and beverages aren’t as healthy as you might think.
Green or Shady: Eco Friendly Scams Consumer News Green or Shady: Eco Friendly Scams We’ve all seen and heard the terms “green,” “eco-friendly,” “natural,” “environmentally safe,” and “ozone friendly” in ads or on product labels. Marketers across the globe have used these terms to…
Deceptive Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2022 Consumer News Deceptive Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2022 The metaverse is here.
Tell the FDA What You Think ‘Healthy’ on Food Labels Should Mean Consumer News Tell the FDA What You Think ‘Healthy’ on Food Labels Should Mean The deadline to submit a comment on the agency’s new proposed definition is Feb. 16.
Court Orders Balance of Nature to Halt Supplement Sales Consumer News Court Orders Balance of Nature to Halt Supplement Sales “The public cannot have confidence that their products are what they purport to be,” says the FDA.
Five Ad Trends to Red Flag in 2016 Consumer News Five Ad Trends to Red Flag in 2016 New fads, new ads.
TINA’s Take: FTC Bars TurboTax Owner from Deceptively Advertising “Free” Tax Prep Consumer News TINA’s Take: FTC Bars TurboTax Owner from Deceptively Advertising “Free” Tax Prep It’s not the first time the company has been accused of pulling a bait and switch.
CATrends: Fake Collagen Cosmetics Consumer News CATrends: Fake Collagen Cosmetics Lawsuits allege not all collagen cosmetics are the real deal.
Companies that Get Coal in their 2015 Holiday Stocking Consumer News Companies that Get Coal in their 2015 Holiday Stocking Deceptive advertising allegations spell naughty list for these companies.
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.