Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Non-Toxic

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

One Bar and One Basix

YourZooki’s ‘Liposomal Vitamin C’

Questionable claims persist in wake of U.K. ad regulator ruling.

Nature’s Fulvic

Reality check: Just because something is found in nature doesn’t mean it’s good for you.

CATrends: What the Fudge?

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

Fiji Imposter Car Wrap Scam

Car wrap scam has plenty of gas left in the tank.

Promotions at The Gap

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing promotions without adequately disclosing exclusions and limitations

New Balance, an Iconic Made in USA Brand, Defies FTC Law

TINA.org files a complaint with federal regulators over shoemaker’s deceptive made in the USA claims.

LuLaRich or LuLaRuined?

New documentary explores the rise and fall of LuLaRoe.

Stain Defense Line of Dove Men + Care

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that products prevent white marks and stains when they actually cause both

CATrends: Benzene in Sunscreen Products

Lawsuits allege labeling fails to disclose sunscreen products contain carcinogen.

Budget Rent a Car’s Fuel Service Option

If you can take the time to fill the tank yourself, don’t pay Budget to do it.

‘Act Your Age’ = ‘Make A Terrible Financial Decision’

It might be a catchy slogan, but it’s not a universally good idea.

Cracker Barrel Bites

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as being made with butter crackers when the crackers used in the products are actually made with vegetables oils instead of butter

How Causewashing Deceives Consumers

For decades, brands have been supporting causes — or rather pretending to support causes — to boost sales.

Rental Car Scams

If you see one of these red flags, pull a U-turn.

TINA.org Urges FTC to Initiate Penalty-Offense Program Targeting MLM Industry

MADISON, CONN. June 30, 2021 – Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) sent a letter today to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) urging it to initiate a penalty-offense program targeting the direct…

Allbirds Running Shoes

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing running shoes as environmentally friendly

TINA.org Pushes for New Enforcement Tactic Against MLM Industry

And if you don’t know, now you know.

Dr. Richard Gerhauser

Doctor pitches bogus health treatments in violation of federal order.