FDA Urged to Move Quickly on E-Cigarette Cessation Claims Consumer News FDA Urged to Move Quickly on E-Cigarette Cessation Claims Groups say cessation claims in apparent violation of federal law.
FDA Pulls Four Cigarette Brands Off Market Consumer News FDA Pulls Four Cigarette Brands Off Market One of the brands whose sales were halted is popular among youth smokers.
Oversight of Dubious Brain Supplement Products Under Scrutiny Consumer News Oversight of Dubious Brain Supplement Products Under Scrutiny U.S. Senators question FDA, retailers about supplements.
TINA.org Reports Walmart’s Made in USA Mess to FTC Consumer News TINA.org Reports Walmart’s Made in USA Mess to FTC False and deceptive made in USA representations prompts action.
FTC: Memory Pill Marketers ‘Couldn’t Back Up Claims’ Consumer News FTC: Memory Pill Marketers ‘Couldn’t Back Up Claims’ For that reason, the marketers behind the brain supplement Procera AVH will pay $1.4 million.
Support the Troops: Is This an Ad? Consumer News Support the Troops: Is This an Ad? Heartfelt patriotism or “patriotism for profit”? Sometimes, it’s hard to tell.
‘Almay Simply American’ Slogan Gets a Makeover Consumer News ‘Almay Simply American’ Slogan Gets a Makeover Changes come after TINA.org files complaint.
Walmart Website Riddled with Deceptive Made in USA Claims Consumer News Walmart Website Riddled with Deceptive Made in USA Claims TINA.org investigation finds more than 100 USA labeling errors.
Just How ‘Diet’ Is That Diet Soda? Consumer News Just How ‘Diet’ Is That Diet Soda? Advocacy group urges federal agencies to investigate what they call deceptive “diet” claims.
Ad or Not? YouTube Kids App Consumer News Ad or Not? YouTube Kids App Is this YouTube video geared toward youngsters an advertisement or original content?
Three Major Retailers Banned from Making Deceptive Glucosamine Claims Consumer News Three Major Retailers Banned from Making Deceptive Glucosamine Claims Federal judge approves revised class-action settlement terms following TINA.org objection to original proposal.
Unfair Herbalife Settlement Leaves Distributors Out in Cold Consumer News Unfair Herbalife Settlement Leaves Distributors Out in Cold Objections filed to settlement that gives most distributors $20 or less, while lawyers get $5.25 million and the company continues business as usual.
It’s National Consumer Protection Week! Consumer News It’s National Consumer Protection Week! Free isn’t always free, ads are often disguised, and that price that was advertised isn’t always what the company then offers you. Is this fair? No. It’s deceptive.
Federal Lawmakers Renew Call for Labeling of Genetically Altered Foods Consumer News Federal Lawmakers Renew Call for Labeling of Genetically Altered Foods Congressional bill introduced for clear identification of foods with genetically altered ingredients.
Bargain Hunters Beware: Is it Really a Sale? Consumer News Bargain Hunters Beware: Is it Really a Sale? Five top retailers who have gotten into hot water over pricing issues.
Wellesse Glucosamine Settlement Doesn’t Cure Ad Issues Consumer News Wellesse Glucosamine Settlement Doesn’t Cure Ad Issues TINA.org, continuing its efforts to oppose unfair settlements, files an objection.
Wordy Ways Advertisers Hedge Their Bets Consumer News Wordy Ways Advertisers Hedge Their Bets Watch out for these five qualifiers that may mean nothing at all.
TracFone Failed Promise to Offer Unlimited Data Costs them $40 Million Consumer News TracFone Failed Promise to Offer Unlimited Data Costs them $40 Million Nation’s largest prepaid mobile provider settles charges it throttled customers.
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?
Best Buy Attempts to Make Good Following Mobile Site Snafu Consumer News Best Buy Attempts to Make Good Following Mobile Site Snafu Free tablet promotion caused consumer confusion by not adequately disclosing terms.