Federal Laws Governing Ads Consumer Basics Federal Laws Governing Ads There are many federal laws that regulate advertisements in some way or another.
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.
Lisa Laser Products Ad Alert Lisa Laser Products An FDA investigation into Lisa Laser Products for its Sphinx Laser Systems, FlexGuard, and Revolix Lasers found that these products were misbranded because they were not properly reported as medical…
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.
Restore: Just How ‘Smart’ Is This Sleepwear? Ad Alert Restore: Just How ‘Smart’ Is This Sleepwear? What can these “performance pajamas” offer that a good night’s sleep can’t?
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.
TINA’s Take: Juul’s ‘Make the Switch’ Campaign Violates Federal Law Consumer News TINA’s Take: Juul’s ‘Make the Switch’ Campaign Violates Federal Law TINA.org agrees with health groups that Juul’s current campaign disseminates an illegal smoking cessation claim.
MagniSole Magnetic Insoles Ad Alert MagniSole Magnetic Insoles Unsubstantiated health claims aren’t the sole problem with these insoles.
Parents pay thousands for ‘brain training’ to help kids with ADHD and autism. But does it work? Media Coverage Parents pay thousands for ‘brain training’ to help kids with ADHD and autism. But does it work? Erin Einhorn, NBC News
7 Marketers That Get Coal in Their 2019 Holiday Stocking Consumer News 7 Marketers That Get Coal in Their 2019 Holiday Stocking TINA.org’s annual list includes a pillow maker, a televangelist and a for-profit college.
ADT: ‘Helped Save More Lives Than Any Other Home Security Brand’ Ad Alert ADT: ‘Helped Save More Lives Than Any Other Home Security Brand’ It’s safe to say this ad makes some misleading claims.
Diamond Beauty Teeth Whitening Kit Ad Alert Diamond Beauty Teeth Whitening Kit There is no such thing as an ‘FDA approved’ teeth whitening kit.
Brain Training: Buyer Beware Blog Brain Training: Buyer Beware Neuroscientist questions the science behind brain training.
LASIK Providers Unclear on Risks Ad Alert LASIK Providers Unclear on Risks The FDA sent warning letters to four LASIK providers for promoting the procedure on their websites without adequate warning about the risks involved.