A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams Consumer News A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams A master list of known and alleged scams.
Balance of Nature to Pay $1.1M to Settle Regulatory Action over False Health Claims Consumer News 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.
When Health Goes #Social: FDA Pens Proposal Consumer News When Health Goes #Social: FDA Pens Proposal FDA drafts recommendations on how the industry should use social media to market products.
Be Wary of Health Ads with Amazing Claims Consumer News Be Wary of Health Ads with Amazing Claims Consumers are reminded that dietary supplements are regulated differently from drugs, which are approved by the FDA.
Heart-Healthy Certification: The Price is the Right Consumer News Heart-Healthy Certification: The Price is the Right And it’s a hearty fee that food manufacturers pay for the right to display the AHA’s heart-check mark.
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.
Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors Consumer News Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors TINA.org refers publishing giant to FTC for enforcement action.
CATrends: Nutriwashing Consumer News CATrends: Nutriwashing Lawsuits allege foods and beverages aren’t as healthy as you might think.
Smoking Out E-Cigarette Ad Claims Consumer News Smoking Out E-Cigarette Ad Claims TINA.org review of more than 150 e-cigarette sites finds a wide variety of questionable claims.
FTC Brain Claims Cases Since 1995 Consumer News FTC Brain Claims Cases Since 1995 Since 1995, the FTC has brought nearly 70 actions over deceptive brain claims.
What You Should Know about Youngevity Consumer News What You Should Know about Youngevity TINA.org investigation finds inappropriate health and income claims.
What You Should Know about New U Life Consumer News What You Should Know about New U Life MLM company New U Life is no fountain of youth.
Things You Should Know about E-Cigarettes Consumer News Things You Should Know about E-Cigarettes Surgeon General calls e-cigarettes a health risk for youngsters; advocates call for tougher marketing restrictions.
California Cracks Down on Goop after TINA.org Complaint Consumer News California Cracks Down on Goop after TINA.org Complaint Goop to pay $145,000 in penalties and cease deceptive marketing as a result of California action.
What You Should Know about Apple Cider Vinegar Supplements Consumer News What You Should Know about Apple Cider Vinegar Supplements TINA.org explores the divide between the marketing and the science.
MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims Consumer News MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims TINA.org investigation finds 98% of MLMs using misleading income claims.
SevenPoint2 & CEO Boreyko Violating FTC Order Consumer News SevenPoint2 & CEO Boreyko Violating FTC Order Alkaline MLM’s health claims add up to FTC consent order violations.
What You Should Know about Plexus Consumer News What You Should Know about Plexus TINA.org investigation of the pink drink company finds inappropriate health and income claims.
Judge approves Final Vitaminwater Settlement Despite Objections Consumer News Judge approves Final Vitaminwater Settlement Despite Objections Settlement scorecard: Lawyers, a cool million; consumers, nothing.
E-Cigs Subject to Pre-Market Approval under FDA Final Rules Consumer News E-Cigs Subject to Pre-Market Approval under FDA Final Rules Critics say there are still gaps in regulation of marketing of vaping products.