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Eat Your Way to Better Health: Food & Health Claims

Eat Your Way to Better Health: Food & Health Claims

“Contains antioxidants” “Clinically Proven to Enhance Immune System” “Balances Digestive Health” Who wouldn’t want to eat their way to better health? Ads and labels for food and beverage products today…

Wyeth Agrees to $490 Million Payout for Unlawful Marketing

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Wyeth Agrees to $490 Million Payout for Unlawful Marketing

Justice Department says company put profits over safety.

Five Questionable Pot Ads

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Five Questionable Pot Ads

First comes the legalization, then comes the questionable ad claims.

What You Should Know about HempWorx

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What You Should Know about HempWorx

Pot MLM blows smoke when it comes to health and income claims and the purported legality of its CBD oil.

Five Ad Trends to Red Flag in 2016

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Five Ad Trends to Red Flag in 2016

New fads, new ads.

Exposure without Disclosure: Cashing In with the Kardashians

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Exposure without Disclosure: Cashing In with the Kardashians

TINA.org takes famous family’s deceptive social media endorsements to the FTC.

Is the DSA Ignoring Illegal Health Claims?

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Is the DSA Ignoring Illegal Health Claims?

TINA.org investigation reveals MLM supplements recommended for everything from cancer to Ebola.

FTC Prescribes New Standard for Homeopathic Remedy Claims

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FTC Prescribes New Standard for Homeopathic Remedy Claims

Agency asserts that marketing claims for over-the-counter homeopathic products are likely misleading.

GNC: No Stranger To Regulatory Enforcement

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GNC: No Stranger To Regulatory Enforcement

False advertising and wrongful death are among a plethora of allegations filed against the supplement retailer.

5 Ad Trends to be Wary of in 2019

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5 Ad Trends to be Wary of in 2019

From crypto to CBD, consumers need to tread carefully when it comes to these trends.

New Push to Clarify Food Labels

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New Push to Clarify Food Labels

Lawmakers introduce bill to update label standards.

Balance of Nature to Pay $1.1M to Settle Regulatory Action over False Health Claims

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Balance of Nature to Pay $1.1M to Settle Regulatory Action over False Health Claims

Lawsuit alleged company falsely advertised that its Fruits and Veggies supplements could prevent, treat or cure serious diseases.

Consumer Alert: Energy Drinks Marketed to Kids

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Consumer Alert: Energy Drinks Marketed to Kids

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

Weeding Out Juice Plus’ Illegal Health Claims

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Weeding Out Juice Plus’ Illegal Health Claims

Fruit and vegetable supplement MLM continues to violate the law.

Doctor-Industry Financial Connections Revealed

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Doctor-Industry Financial Connections Revealed

It’s D-Day for the Sunshine Act. Find out who has been wining and dining your doctor.

Nutritionist Pushes Ban on Energy Drink Ads to Kids

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Nutritionist Pushes Ban on Energy Drink Ads to Kids

Online petition gaining steam as energy drink makers come under scrutiny.

BeActive Brace: Trick or Treat?

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BeActive Brace: Trick or Treat?

Troublesome disclaimers are often not in full view.

Which Super Bowl Advertisers Have Run Afoul of Ad Laws?

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Which Super Bowl Advertisers Have Run Afoul of Ad Laws?

A majority have faced false-ad challenges within past five years.

Face Mask Sellers on eBay Falsely Claim Products are ‘FDA Approved’

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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.

Six Deceptive Ads Targeting Seniors

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Six Deceptive Ads Targeting Seniors

The new tricks targeting old dogs.

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Eat Your Way to Better Health: Food & Health Claims

Wyeth Agrees to $490 Million Payout for Unlawful Marketing

Five Questionable Pot Ads

What You Should Know about HempWorx

Five Ad Trends to Red Flag in 2016

Exposure without Disclosure: Cashing In with the Kardashians

Is the DSA Ignoring Illegal Health Claims?

FTC Prescribes New Standard for Homeopathic Remedy Claims

GNC: No Stranger To Regulatory Enforcement

5 Ad Trends to be Wary of in 2019

New Push to Clarify Food Labels

Balance of Nature to Pay $1.1M to Settle Regulatory Action over False Health Claims

Consumer Alert: Energy Drinks Marketed to Kids

Weeding Out Juice Plus’ Illegal Health Claims

Doctor-Industry Financial Connections Revealed

Nutritionist Pushes Ban on Energy Drink Ads to Kids

BeActive Brace: Trick or Treat?

Which Super Bowl Advertisers Have Run Afoul of Ad Laws?

Face Mask Sellers on eBay Falsely Claim Products are ‘FDA Approved’

Six Deceptive Ads Targeting Seniors