LuLaRoe Distributors in Bankruptcy as Founder Touts Financial Freedom Consumer News LuLaRoe Distributors in Bankruptcy as Founder Touts Financial Freedom At least 115 current or former LuLaRoe distributors have filed for personal bankruptcy since 2016.
FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996 Consumer News FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996 A review of the FTC’s Made in USA enforcement actions
DoTerra Distributors’ Drug Claims Violate the Law Consumer News DoTerra Distributors’ Drug Claims Violate the Law TINA.org inquiry into essential oils MLM digs up more than 140 examples of unsubstantiated health claims.
LuLaRoe Wants to Silence Critics Consumer News LuLaRoe Wants to Silence Critics Company tries to compel blogger to turn over her sources.
Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Not Tested on Animals,’ ‘Cruelty Free’ Consumer News Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Not Tested on Animals,’ ‘Cruelty Free’ TINA.org investigates what’s behind the cruelty-free logos on the labels of cosmetic products.
TINA’s Take: FTC Lets ‘Detox Tea’ Influencers Off with a Warning Consumer News TINA’s Take: FTC Lets ‘Detox Tea’ Influencers Off with a Warning …for now.
CATrends: Hand Sanitizers Marketed to Prevent Disease Consumer News CATrends: Hand Sanitizers Marketed to Prevent Disease The bottom line: Only FDA-approved drugs can be marketed to prevent disease.
Face Mask Sellers on eBay Falsely Claim Products are ‘FDA Approved’ Consumer News 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.
Prompted by TINA.org, Hand Sanitizer Maker Removes COVID-19 Claims Consumer News Prompted by TINA.org, Hand Sanitizer Maker Removes COVID-19 Claims Company had claimed the key ingredient in its “system of protection” was proven to “kill” the coronavirus.
IV Therapies and COVID-19: The Drip, Drip, Drip of Deceptive Claims Consumer News IV Therapies and COVID-19: The Drip, Drip, Drip of Deceptive Claims TINA.org finds dozens of clinics deceptively promoting IV therapies as a way to prevent and treat the coronavirus.
Reality Check: TINA.org Calls on FTC to Address Virtual Influencers Consumer News Reality Check: TINA.org Calls on FTC to Address Virtual Influencers Why the FTC should consider virtual influencers as it reviews its Endorsement Guides.
CATrends: Charcoal Toothpaste Consumer News CATrends: Charcoal Toothpaste Influencers tout the benefits of brushing with charcoal toothpaste. But do the products work?
What You Should Know about Market America Consumer News What You Should Know about Market America MLM takes down hundreds of deceptive income claims following TINA.org investigation.
Regulatory Inquiries Put Essential Oils MLM doTerra on the Defensive Consumer News Regulatory Inquiries Put Essential Oils MLM doTerra on the Defensive MLM’s health claims fail to stand up to an increased level of scrutiny amid a worldwide pandemic.
CATrends: Baby Foods Containing Toxic Heavy Metals Consumer News CATrends: Baby Foods Containing Toxic Heavy Metals Surge in class-action lawsuits follows congressional report.
CATrends: Phthalates in Boxed Macaroni and Cheese Consumer News CATrends: Phthalates in Boxed Macaroni and Cheese Lawsuits against Kraft and Annie’s mac and cheese allege brands fail to disclose harmful chemical ingredients.
Six Deceptive Student Loan Debt Relief Claims Consumer News Six Deceptive Student Loan Debt Relief Claims Grads need to be on the lookout for these debt relief claims.
GNC: No Stranger To Regulatory Enforcement Consumer News GNC: No Stranger To Regulatory Enforcement False advertising and wrongful death are among a plethora of allegations filed against the supplement retailer.
Try Again, TriVita: Wellness Drink Makers to Pay $3.5M Consumer News Try Again, TriVita: Wellness Drink Makers to Pay $3.5M FTC reaches settlement over Cactus-based drink’s prickly claims.