Young Living Distributor Violates Law with COVID Claims

TINA.org alerts regulator to unsubstantiated claims.

Texas Pete Hot Sauce

Texas Pete is not the first food or drink to have its origin marketing challenged in court.

Chevrolet Dealership Rebates Poster

The oil isn’t the only thing that needs changing at this Chevrolet dealership.

NatureMade Omega-3 Xtra Blend

FTC to decide whether fish oil supplement’s better-absorption claims sink or swim.

Blissoma

The FDA is far from blissed-out about this skin care company’s health claims.

Six Vintage Eco-Clueless Ads

In honor of Earth Day, check out these vintage commercials to see how advertising has gone from blissful ignorance to calculated The practice of making something sound better for the…

Don’t Get Bugged Out by Insect Repellent Claims

Here’s what you need to know about active ingredients in insect repellents.

Snubbing FTC, MLM Claims It Can Prevent and Treat COVID-19

Of all the companies exploiting the pandemic, doTerra stands out as a steadfast recidivist.

Cannabist, Columbia Care, and Seed & Strain

Allegations: Misrepresenting that products are cannabis concentrates containing specified amounts of cannabis

SeraRelief CBD products

Be wary of “free trials” for CBD gummies and oils advertised on the internet.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2018

It was another successful year outing deceptive marketing on multiple fronts.

Testimonial Comparisons

Lorna Doone Shortbread Cookie

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing cookies as shortbread, which consumers expect to have butter, when the ingredients list reveals the cookies contain vegetable oils instead of butter

Dove Advanced Antiperspirant Deodorant

Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain natural oil ingredients when the oils in them are synthetic

Goop

TINA.org investigated Goop, a New York and California-based “lifestyle” company founded by Gwyneth Paltrow that sells a wide range of products, including supplements, natural “remedies,” oils, crystals, beauty products, clothing,…

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2016

Here’s what we accomplished in 2016 with your help.

Tell the FDA What You Think ‘Healthy’ on Food Labels Should Mean

The deadline to submit a comment on the agency’s new proposed definition is Feb. 16.

Gravity Defyer Shoes

“Clinically proven” pain relief claims come under fire.

Agora Disease-Treatment Claims — 2021 Collection

Live from New York, it’s … an ad for Zillow?

Funny Saturday Night Live sketch raises more questions about show’s foray into branded content.