Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Clean’ Beauty and Personal Care Products

The dirt on beauty and personal care products marketed as “clean.”

Clover Valley Fudge Mint Cookies

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the ingredients in Fudge Mint Cookies

RXBar

We’re calling B.S. on RXBar’s “No B.S.” claims.

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Non-Toxic

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

How Amazon Promotes, Profits from Deceptively Marketed Brain Supplements

The largest retailer in the world isn’t just turning a blind eye to the deceptive marketing of these products.

What You Should Know about Telehealth Companies Selling Compounded Drugs

Ads don’t always give the full picture.

Fat Zero

The FDA is telling consumers to stay away from Fat Zero, a supplement sold for weight loss that contains hidden drug ingredients sibutramine and phenolphthalein. Sibutramine was removed from the…

Acana and Orijen Pet Foods

Allegations: Deceptively marketing pet foods as “biologically appropriate” and made using “fresh, natural ingredients” without disclosing that the products contain heavy metals, toxins, unnatural ingredients, and ingredients that are not…

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Nail Polish

Nail polishes claim to do all sorts of things, but what do these claims really mean?

‘Clean at Sephora’ Label

Lawsuit alleges cosmetics marketed as ‘clean’ contain dirty ingredients.

Obvi

TINA.org discovers the evidence behind these weight-loss claims is slim.

OmegaXL: Backed by Research

What you should know about ingredient studies.

CATrends: What the Fudge?

Lawsuits allege brownie brands and others lack the essential dairy ingredients to call their products fudge.

FDA Warns Triple MiracleZen Platinum Poses Potential Dangers

Undeclared drug ingredients may cause health complications.

EvanTube

These fun videos are missing one major component: clear disclosure that they are ads.

FTC Staff Urge MLMs Not to Rely on Industry Income Disclosure Guidance

Advisory opinion letter raises “serious concerns” with self-reg group’s guidance.

Flavor Alert: Where’s the Maple?

The not-so-sweet truth about the missing star ingredient.

Alba Botanica Cosmetics

Subway’s Tuna Sandwiches and Wraps

Class-action lawsuit alleges products are missing a key ingredient. (Hint: It’s in the name of the sandwiches and wraps.)

Riddell VSR Series and Revolution Football Helmets