Face Mask Sellers on eBay Falsely Claim Products are ‘FDA Approved’ Consumer News Face Mask Sellers on eBay Falsely Claim Products are ‘FDA Approved’ TINA.org investigation also finds sellers using the FDA’s logo in violation of the agency’s logo policy.
The Accidental Typo on Purpose Blog The Accidental Typo on Purpose How deceptive MLMers try to evade regulators in the COVID era.
Young Living Distributor Violates Law with COVID Claims Ad Alert Young Living Distributor Violates Law with COVID Claims TINA.org alerts regulator to unsubstantiated claims.
TINA.org Urges FTC to Initiate Penalty-Offense Program Targeting MLM Industry Press Release TINA.org Urges FTC to Initiate Penalty-Offense Program Targeting MLM Industry MADISON, CONN. June 30, 2021 – Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) sent a letter today to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) urging it to initiate a penalty-offense program targeting the direct…
UPDATE: doTerra Distributors Ordered to Pay $15K Each Over COVID Claims Consumer News UPDATE: doTerra Distributors Ordered to Pay $15K Each Over COVID Claims Civil penalties follow a 2022 TINA.org investigation and complaint to the FTC.
CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Medicines Falsely Marketed as ‘Non-Drowsy’ Consumer News CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Medicines Falsely Marketed as ‘Non-Drowsy’ Several products marketed as ‘non-drowsy’ contain an ingredient that causes drowsiness, lawsuits claim.
Germstar Hand Sanitizer Ad Alert Germstar Hand Sanitizer Company takes down some infection prevention claims in wake of FDA warning letter.
DuThermX Ad Alert DuThermX Clips of media appearances that distorted thermal scanner’s effectiveness come down following TINA.org inquiry.
What You Should Know about New U Life Consumer News What You Should Know about New U Life MLM company New U Life is no fountain of youth.
Your Super Ad Alert Your Super TINA.org review finds supplement company’s website riddled with inappropriate disease-treatment claims.
Medicare Coverage Helpline Ad Alert Medicare Coverage Helpline This helpline may be trying to sell you something.
Balance of Nature Ad Alert Balance of Nature Off-balance testimonials abound on supplement site, as NAD refers health claims to the FTC.
Q Sciences Ad Alert Q Sciences Hemp MLM deceptively markets “side-gig” that can “replace your full-time income completely.”
Bespoke Apothecary Ad Alert Bespoke Apothecary Products marketed to treat COVID are pulled in wake of FDA/FTC warning letter.
Molekule Air Purifiers Class Action Molekule Air Purifiers Allegations: Molekule air purifiers do not perform as advertised
Molekule Air Purifier Class Action Molekule Air Purifier In June 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Molekule for allegedly falsely marketing its Air brand purifiers as, among other things, able to remove indoor air pollutants, provide relief…
CATrends: ‘Non-Toxic’ Household Cleaning Products Consumer News CATrends: ‘Non-Toxic’ Household Cleaning Products A recent spate of class-action lawsuits, including three involving Windex, allege household cleaners marketed as “non-toxic” contain harmful ingredients.
The Ugly Truth about Beautycounter Consumer News The Ugly Truth about Beautycounter There’s no concealing this makeup MLM’s inappropriate income claims.
Boll & Branch Ad Alert Boll & Branch Radio host’s suggestion that advertiser’s bedding products are made in the USA misses the mark.
FDA Bans Sale of Puff Bar E-Cigarettes, the ‘New Juul’ Consumer News FDA Bans Sale of Puff Bar E-Cigarettes, the ‘New Juul’ The disposable e-cigarette has replaced Juul as the go-to vape for minors.