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Ad or Not? Peter Farrelly’s Oscars Shoutout to Shinola Watches

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Ad or Not? Peter Farrelly’s Oscars Shoutout to Shinola Watches

“They’re saving Detroit,” said the Oscar-winning director in an acceptance speech last night.

TINA.org to FTC: Deceptive Recyclable Claims Belong in the Trash

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TINA.org to FTC: Deceptive Recyclable Claims Belong in the Trash

Recyclable claims for products that aren’t actually being recycled need to stop.

Food Labeling – Meaningless Terminology

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Food Labeling – Meaningless Terminology

Consumer advocates agree better nutrition labels are needed.

Weight-Loss Products That May Only Trim Your Wallet

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Weight-Loss Products That May Only Trim Your Wallet

Is losing weight on your New Year’s resolution list?

Consumers Getting Smoked by E-Cigs

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Consumers Getting Smoked by E-Cigs

Consumers complain to feds that various e-cig companies are fleecing them into repeated credit card charges for vapor products.

FTC Slaps Weight Loss Marketers with First ROSCA Suit

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FTC Slaps Weight Loss Marketers with First ROSCA Suit

Consumer protection law passed by Congress four years ago is finally picking up steam.

Eat Your Way to Better Health: Food & Health Claims

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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…

Five Questionable Lawn Care Claims You Should Beware of This Spring

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Five Questionable Lawn Care Claims You Should Beware of This Spring

Lawsuits claim lawn care leader falsely advertises some of its fertilizer and seed.

FTC Social Media Actions

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FTC Social Media Actions

See the FTC’s track record when it comes to social media influencer cases.

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.

TINA’S TAKE: Will FDA E-Cigarette Rules Go Up in Smoke?

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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.

SevenPoint2 & CEO Boreyko Violating FTC Order

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SevenPoint2 & CEO Boreyko Violating FTC Order

Alkaline MLM’s health claims add up to FTC consent order violations.

Zombie Endorsements

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Zombie Endorsements

Deceased actors brought back to star in advertisements.

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Non-Toxic

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Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Non-Toxic

Without a strong legal definition for “non-toxic,” cosmetic companies are making it up as they go along.

Lawmakers Raise Questions about Deceptive Marketing in Solar Industry

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Lawmakers Raise Questions about Deceptive Marketing in Solar Industry

What are the hidden costs of solar leases?

A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams

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A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams

A master list of known and alleged scams.

Dr. Oz Voted onto TINA.org’s Wall of Shame

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Dr. Oz Voted onto TINA.org’s Wall of Shame

Readers say TV doctor shilling too many questionable products.

What You Should Know about Diet Teas

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What You Should Know about Diet Teas

By diet they mean cleansing and by cleansing they mean pooping.

What Extra Ingredients are in Your Natural Stevia Product?

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What Extra Ingredients are in Your Natural Stevia Product?

Ingredient labels can have surprises.

Pot Ad Regs: Overly Restrictive or Too Lax?

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Pot Ad Regs: Overly Restrictive or Too Lax?

Lawmakers struggle with branding initiatives.

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Ad or Not? Peter Farrelly’s Oscars Shoutout to Shinola Watches

TINA.org to FTC: Deceptive Recyclable Claims Belong in the Trash

Food Labeling – Meaningless Terminology

Weight-Loss Products That May Only Trim Your Wallet

Consumers Getting Smoked by E-Cigs

FTC Slaps Weight Loss Marketers with First ROSCA Suit

Eat Your Way to Better Health: Food & Health Claims

Five Questionable Lawn Care Claims You Should Beware of This Spring

FTC Social Media Actions

GNC: No Stranger To Regulatory Enforcement

TINA’S TAKE: Will FDA E-Cigarette Rules Go Up in Smoke?

SevenPoint2 & CEO Boreyko Violating FTC Order

Zombie Endorsements

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Non-Toxic

Lawmakers Raise Questions about Deceptive Marketing in Solar Industry

A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams

Dr. Oz Voted onto TINA.org’s Wall of Shame

What You Should Know about Diet Teas

What Extra Ingredients are in Your Natural Stevia Product?

Pot Ad Regs: Overly Restrictive or Too Lax?