TINA’S TAKE: Will FDA E-Cigarette Rules Go Up in Smoke? Consumer News TINA’S TAKE: Will FDA E-Cigarette Rules Go Up in Smoke? Obama-era tobacco “Deeming Rule” takes on heat as new administration reviews requirements.
FDA Warns Tobacco Brands about ‘Natural’ Labels Consumer News FDA Warns Tobacco Brands about ‘Natural’ Labels Action called a milestone in FDA regulation of tobacco marketing.
Marlboro Lights Class Action Marlboro Lights November 2016: A judge granted final approval of the settlement. August 2016: A judge preliminarily approved a settlement of this action. According to the terms, class members may receive either…
Ad Watchdog Issues Warning about E-Cigarette Marketing Press Release Ad Watchdog Issues Warning about E-Cigarette Marketing Review Finds Widespread Problems MADISON, CONN. September 2, 2015 — Consumers eager to try out e-cigarettes need to be wary of the flood of questionable ad claims on the Internet…
Regal E-Cigs Ad Alert Regal E-Cigs The more things change, the more misleading e-cigarette advertising stays the same.
Vapex E-Cigarette Freestarter Kit Ad Alert Vapex E-Cigarette Freestarter Kit If e-cigarettes are your thing (and we’re not saying they should be), there are many options out there. Maybe this isn’t the best one.
Big Tobacco to Set Record Straight on Perils of Smoking Consumer News Big Tobacco to Set Record Straight on Perils of Smoking Corrective ad agreement comes eight years after originally ordered.
Vapor Galleria Ad Alert Vapor Galleria This vaping ad seems to be making some pretty puffed-up claims.
FTC and State AGs Need to Take Their Relationship to the Next Level Blog FTC and State AGs Need to Take Their Relationship to the Next Level TINA.org files comment concerning coordinated efforts to protect consumers.
JUUL Products Class Action JUUL Products In November 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against JUUL Labs for allegedly deceptively marketing its e-cigarettes and pods as safe when, according to the complaint, the products have more…
Five Tricky Ad Trends to Watch for in 2015 Consumer News Five Tricky Ad Trends to Watch for in 2015 Deciphering ads in the new year.
Philip Morris Light and Low-Tar Tobacco Products Class Action Philip Morris Light and Low-Tar Tobacco Products In April 2014, an appellate judge reinstated a 2003 verdict and made Philip Morris liable for a $10.1 billion award in favor of the plaintiffs. The class-action lawsuit against Philip…
E-Cigarette Database Evidence E-Cigarette Database TINA.org’s analysis of the marketing and advertising claims on the websites included in this database was conducted between July-August 2015 following a routine Google search for e-cigarette companies. The list…
Vape Shop Criteria Consumer News Vape Shop Criteria Health: Healthier than tobacco (also safer) Nicotine isn’t bad for you/is safe It’s only water vapor No toxins/carcinogens No second-hand smoke No negative side effects of e-cigarettes Cheaper: Cheaper than…
O2PUR Free E-Cigarette Starter Kit Ad Alert O2PUR Free E-Cigarette Starter Kit Déjà vu? TINA.org files complaint with Utah Attornery General regarding “free” and other claims.
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.
E-Cigarette Criteria Consumer News E-Cigarette Criteria Health: Healthier than tobacco (also safer) Nicotine isn’t bad for you/is safe It’s only water vapor No toxins/carcinogens No second-hand smoke No negative side effects of e-cigarettes Cheaper: Cheaper than…
FTC, FDA Warn Marketers of E-Liquids That Look Like Kids’ Candy Consumer News FTC, FDA Warn Marketers of E-Liquids That Look Like Kids’ Candy Agencies crack down on copycat packaging targeting minors in the e-cigarette industry.