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2024 Deceptive Ad Trends Consumer News 2024 Deceptive Ad Trends Five deceptive ad trends to be wary of this year.
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.
What You Should Know about Super Patch Consumer News What You Should Know about Super Patch TINA.org takes a closer look at this MLM offering “braille for your brain.”
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?
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.
PurelyWhite Deluxe Teeth Whitening Kit Ad Alert PurelyWhite Deluxe Teeth Whitening Kit Shining a bright light on this company’s marketing claims.
Period Stigma and the Deceptive Marketing of Menstrual Products Consumer News Period Stigma and the Deceptive Marketing of Menstrual Products How negative feelings surrounding menstruation have influenced period product marketing.
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.
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.
Diamond Beauty Teeth Whitening Kit Ad Alert Diamond Beauty Teeth Whitening Kit There is no such thing as an ‘FDA approved’ teeth whitening kit.
MagniSole Magnetic Insoles Ad Alert MagniSole Magnetic Insoles Unsubstantiated health claims aren’t the sole problem with these insoles.
Brain Training: Buyer Beware Blog Brain Training: Buyer Beware Neuroscientist questions the science behind brain training.
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.
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.