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Largest U.S. Credit Reporting Agencies to Pay Penalties for Deception

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Largest U.S. Credit Reporting Agencies to Pay Penalties for Deception

Leading credit reporting agencies misled consumers about credit score products.

FTC Shines Light on Shinola American-Made Claims

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FTC Shines Light on Shinola American-Made Claims

Company says definition of American-made is troubling.

DSA Award Winners Are Ethics Code Violators

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DSA Award Winners Are Ethics Code Violators

Why is this industry group honoring MLMs making illegal marketing claims?

Five Ad Trends to Red Flag in 2016

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Five Ad Trends to Red Flag in 2016

New fads, new ads.

FDA Urged to Move Quickly on E-Cigarette Cessation Claims

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FDA Urged to Move Quickly on E-Cigarette Cessation Claims

Groups say cessation claims in apparent violation of federal law.

9 Earth-Friendly Claims to Watch Out for This Earth Day

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9 Earth-Friendly Claims to Watch Out for This Earth Day

Green marketing claims you should think twice about.

Group Challenges Rainforest Alliance Earth-Friendly Seal of Approval

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Group Challenges Rainforest Alliance Earth-Friendly Seal of Approval

Nonprofit says certification label appearing on such goods as Chiquita bananas misleads consumers.

Wellesse Glucosamine Settlement Doesn’t Cure Ad Issues

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Wellesse Glucosamine Settlement Doesn’t Cure Ad Issues

TINA.org, continuing its efforts to oppose unfair settlements, files an objection.

Children’s Supplement Maker Nourishlife Settles FTC Charges

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Children’s Supplement Maker Nourishlife Settles FTC Charges

Advertising of supplement was at center of TINA.org investigation.

Are Drugs Masquerading in Your Supplements?

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Are Drugs Masquerading in Your Supplements?

New report finds that recalled supplements containing hidden drugs are still available for purchase online.

Made in the USA? Come again?

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Made in the USA? Come again?

FTC settles with Made in the USA Brand over certification seal.

FDA Proposes to Extend its Oversight to E-Cigarettes

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FDA Proposes to Extend its Oversight to E-Cigarettes

Agency seeks to regulate the sale and advertising of e-cigarettes.

Eat a Brownie and Relax?

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Eat a Brownie and Relax?

What you need to know about melatonin-laced foods.

Faux Fur a Marketing Faux Pas?

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Faux Fur a Marketing Faux Pas?

Neiman Marcus, others settle with FTC after marketing rabbit, raccoon, and other real fur as fakes.

Energy Star Asks for a Mulligan

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Energy Star Asks for a Mulligan

If you’ve ever shopped around for a household appliance or new heating system, you’ve probably seen this sticker: Energy Star was created in 1992 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…

Don’t Let Some Ads Get the Best of Your Pet

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Don’t Let Some Ads Get the Best of Your Pet

The market for pet-related products has soared in the past decade. The American Pet Products Association (APPA) estimates that the industry now generates over $50 billion in sales annually, an…

Deceptive Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2022