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.
The Lowdown on Low T Consumer News The Lowdown on Low T Is Big Pharma marketing a drug to help aging men with low sex drives or really selling a made-up disease?
FTC Prescribes New Standard for Homeopathic Remedy Claims Consumer News FTC Prescribes New Standard for Homeopathic Remedy Claims Agency asserts that marketing claims for over-the-counter homeopathic products are likely misleading.
FTC Shuts Down Marketing of Supplements on Fake Radio Talk Show Consumer News FTC Shuts Down Marketing of Supplements on Fake Radio Talk Show Claims about efficacy of supplements and undisclosed paid endorsers at issue.
BeActive Brace: Trick or Treat? Consumer News BeActive Brace: Trick or Treat? Troublesome disclaimers are often not in full view.
Travel Insurance Assurance? Consumer News Travel Insurance Assurance? This Thanksgiving, ensure you know what’s what with the various assurances of travel insurance.
IV Therapies and COVID-19: The Drip, Drip, Drip of Deceptive Claims Consumer News IV Therapies and COVID-19: The Drip, Drip, Drip of Deceptive Claims TINA.org finds dozens of clinics deceptively promoting IV therapies as a way to prevent and treat the coronavirus.
Is that a Real Job Offer? Know the Red Flags of Fake Opportunities Consumer News Is that a Real Job Offer? Know the Red Flags of Fake Opportunities If you’re looking for a job, you need to watch out for ads offering to help you with your resume or help you find employment. While some of these companies…
TINA.org Takes Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop-y Health Claims to Regulators Consumer News TINA.org Takes Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop-y Health Claims to Regulators TINA.org probe into Goop’s marketing reveals a plethora of illegal health claims.
FTC Backs Do Not Track for Apps Consumer News FTC Backs Do Not Track for Apps Agency recommends ways to give consumers more control over their data on mobile devices.
Nomi Settles FTC Charges It Misled Consumers on Mobile Tracking Consumer News Nomi Settles FTC Charges It Misled Consumers on Mobile Tracking Despite promises to the contrary, shoppers could not opt out of the tracking service.
Somebody’s Watching You Consumer News Somebody’s Watching You What you need to know about in-store tracking.
Apple Accused of Misleading Consumers about iPhone Storage Consumer News Apple Accused of Misleading Consumers about iPhone Storage How much storage space do consumers really have?
What Messages Are Advertisers Receiving about Paid Content? Consumer News What Messages Are Advertisers Receiving about Paid Content? TINA.org reviews self-regulatory action aimed at labels.
How Investing in the Cutting Edge Can Bleed You Dry Consumer News How Investing in the Cutting Edge Can Bleed You Dry What consumers should know about software tethering.
Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Blue Light-Blocking Skincare Consumer News Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Blue Light-Blocking Skincare Why these products may leave you feeling blue.
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.
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.
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.
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.