Court Clears Way for Off-Label Promotion of Drugs

Court rules pharmaceutical salesman’s promotion of off-label drug use for Xyrem was not false or misleading.

Celeb Endorsements

Why is your favorite celebrity attracted to that specific product?

It All Starts with a Good Foundation

Socrates said that “beauty is a short-lived tyranny,” but cosmetic companies will have you believing otherwise.  The vast majority of ads for foundation feature celebrities and models, regardless of age,…

A supplement company is using conservative radio to market itself as a coronavirus defense and treatment

Eric Hananoki, Media Matters

Senator Urges ‘Made in U.S.A’ Investigation After Troubleshooters Investigation

NBC Connecticut

What “Made in the USA” Really Means

Christiane Cordero, NBC Connecticut

Revlon’s Almay Accused of Covering Up the Truth on Made in America

Mark J. Miller, Brandchannel

Mascara Ads: Thick Lashes, Fine Print

Andrew Adam Newman, The New York Times

Timeline

A brief history of deceptive advertising.

TruBlend Pressed Powder

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the powder as safe when it contains unsafe per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS)

Burt’s Bees Products

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing “ingredients from nature” that are obtained using “responsible sourcing” methods when the products contain harmful chemicals

FDA Sends Amazon a Warning Letter

At issue is company’s distribution of products illegally marketed as drugs.

ColourPop Eye Makeup

Allegations: Marketing makeup as if it is safe to use when it contains ingredients that are dangerous to use near the eyes

Clean At Sephora

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “clean”

PUR Fully Charged Mascara

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing mascara as providing “clean beauty” when it contains harmful chemicals

Consumer Alert: Energy Drinks Marketed to Kids

Energy drink companies are targeting minors and those with cognitive needs.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022

Here’s what we accomplished in 2022 with your help.

2023 Aloette Income Claims Database

By the Numbers: Greenwashing Class-Action Lawsuits

TINA.org has tracked more than 150 lawsuits alleging greenwashing.

Renpure Hair Care Products

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “plant-based”