REI’s Waterproof Apparel Class Action REI’s Waterproof Apparel Allegations: Falsely marketing products as sustainable when they contain fluorine and PFAS, which are harmful to people and the environment
An In-Depth Examination of Self-Regulation in the MLM Industry Blog An In-Depth Examination of Self-Regulation in the MLM Industry TINA.org publishes a groundbreaking new report about the history and effectiveness of self-regulation in the MLM industry.
Capsule Online Pharmacy Class Action Capsule Online Pharmacy Allegations: Representing that customers’ personal information is “always secure” and stored in “an encrypted, HIPPA-compliant environment” when it failed to do so and there was a data breach
ECOS Products Class Action ECOS Products Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as non-toxic, safe, and earth friendly when they contain ingredients that are harmful to people and the environment
Oral-B Glide Dental Floss Class Action Oral-B Glide Dental Floss Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products using the phrase “Pro-Health” when testing shows they likely contain chemicals that are harmful to humans and the environment
Orchard Apple Nantucket Nectar Class Action Orchard Apple Nantucket Nectar Allegations: Marketing drinks as “safe” and containing “all natural ingredients” when their packaging contains synthetic chemicals called per- and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAs) that harm people and the environment
Eggland’s Best Cage Free Eggs Class Action Eggland’s Best Cage Free Eggs Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that eggs come from hens that are not kept in cages and are “free to roam in a pleasant, natural environment”
ZORBX Household Cleaners Class Action ZORBX Household Cleaners Allegations: Falsely marketing products as being “non-toxic,” “free of harsh chemicals,” and “safe for people, pets, & the planet” when ingredients in them harm people, animals, and the environment
o.b. Organic Tampons Class Action o.b. Organic Tampons Allegations: Falsely marketing products as organic and free from chemicals that harm people and the environment
Etihad Airways Ad Alert Etihad Airways “Sustainable aviation” may be the future but it’s not the reality in 2023.
Target Clean Class Action Target Clean Allegations: Deceptively placing the “Target Clean” label on products that contain ingredients that are harmful to people and the environment
Mondelez Products Class Action Mondelez Products Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the company sources cocoa using sustainable practices that “help protect people & planet” when the company uses practices that harm the environment and perpetuate child and…
Big Mac Class Action Big Mac Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “safe” and “sustainable” when the product packaging contains substances that make them unsafe for humans and harmful to the environment
Virgin Atlantic: ‘100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel’ Ad Alert Virgin Atlantic: ‘100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel’ Ad regulator finds term potentially misleading in context of radio ad.
Whopper Class Action Whopper Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “safe” and “sustainable” when the packaging contains substances that are harmful to people and the environment
Amazon Prime’s Free One-Day Delivery Ad Alert Amazon Prime’s Free One-Day Delivery To actually get this perk, consumers may have to pay very close attention.
Federal Laws Governing Ads Consumer Basics Federal Laws Governing Ads There are many federal laws that regulate advertisements in some way or another.
Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Clean’ Beauty and Personal Care Products Consumer News Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Clean’ Beauty and Personal Care Products The dirt on beauty and personal care products marketed as “clean.”
CATrends: ‘100% Recyclable’ Water Bottles Consumer News CATrends: ‘100% Recyclable’ Water Bottles Bottled-water brands mislead consumers who want to “do their part” and recycle, class-action lawsuits allege.
How Causewashing Deceives Consumers Consumer Basics How Causewashing Deceives Consumers For decades, brands have been supporting causes — or rather pretending to support causes — to boost sales.