Tripleflex Glucosamine Brands Tripleflex Glucosamine TINA.org objected — as amicus curiae — to a class-action settlement that sought to resolve claims that TripleFlex glucosamine supplements were deceptively marketed as being able to improve joint mobility,…
Elomir Brands Elomir TINA.org investigated Elomir, Inc., a Texas-based multilevel marketing company that sells nutritional supplements, including a product called Axis Klärity, a strip that dissolves on the tongue, and found that the…
Ghost Brands Ghost TINA.org and the UConn Rudd Center found energy drink company using multifaceted deceptive marketing campaign directed at minors.
Vapex Brands Vapex TINA.org investigated Vapex, a Utah-based company that sold e-cigarettes, and found that it falsely claimed consumers could receive a “Free Trial’’ offer, used fake testimonials, falsely claimed it won a…
Social Media Influencers Industries Social Media Influencers TINA.org found social media influencers ignored FTC warnings and continued promoting brands without proper disclosures.
FTC Collaboration Act Study Comment Regulatory/Congressional Actions FTC Collaboration Act Study Comment TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC regarding efforts to improve collaboration with state regulators.
U.S. House of Representatives Testimony Regulatory/Congressional Actions U.S. House of Representatives Testimony TINA.org’s Executive Director testified before a House Subcommittee about fighting fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic.
FTC COPPA Rule Comment Regulatory/Congressional Actions FTC COPPA Rule Comment TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC regarding its proposed amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule.
MA AG Junk Fees and Automatic Renewal Subscriptions Comment Regulatory/Congressional Actions MA AG Junk Fees and Automatic Renewal Subscriptions Comment TINA.org submitted a comment to the Massachusetts AG’s office regarding its proposed regulations on junk fees and automatic renewal subscriptions.
FTC Endorsement Guide Comments Regulatory/Congressional Actions FTC Endorsement Guide Comments TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC regarding ways to strengthen and expand its Endorsement Guides.
FTC Digital Disclosures Comment Regulatory/Congressional Actions FTC Digital Disclosures Comment TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC urging it to update its .com Disclosures guidance to help rein in deceptive marketing.
FCC ‘All-In’ Pricing Comment Regulatory/Congressional Actions FCC ‘All-In’ Pricing Comment TINA.org submitted a comment to the FCC regarding its “all-in” pricing proposed rulemaking.
FTC Green Guides Comments Regulatory/Congressional Actions FTC Green Guides Comments TINA.org submitted two comments to the FTC regarding the need to revise its Green Guides and initiate a rulemaking proceeding to address greenwashing.
FTC Junk Fees Rule Comments Regulatory/Congressional Actions FTC Junk Fees Rule Comments TINA.org submitted comments to the FTC regarding its rulemaking proceeding to address junk and hidden fees.
FTC Fake Reviews Comments Regulatory/Congressional Actions FTC Fake Reviews Comments TINA.org submitted comments to the FTC regarding its efforts to address fake reviews.
FDA Dietary Supplements Comment Regulatory/Congressional Actions FDA Dietary Supplements Comment TINA.org submitted a comment to the FDA regarding supplement marketers’ use of disease-treatment claims.
E-Cigarettes Comment Regulatory/Congressional Actions E-Cigarettes Comment TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC urging it to expand the scope of its e-cigarettes review and examine the industry’s marketing practices.
FTC Stealth Advertising to Kids Comment Regulatory/Congressional Actions FTC Stealth Advertising to Kids Comment TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC regarding ways to protect kids from stealth advertising in digital media.
USDA ‘Product of USA’ Comment Regulatory/Congressional Actions USDA ‘Product of USA’ Comment TINA.org submitted a comment to the USDA regarding the need to change the definition of “Product of USA” as it pertains to the labeling of meat products.