Wet Ones Hand Wipes Class Action Wet Ones Hand Wipes Allegations: Falsely marketing that products “Kill[] 99.99% of Germs” and are hypoallergenic
Clarisonic Face Brushes Class Action Clarisonic Face Brushes Allegations: Falsely advertising face brushes as waterproof
CATrends: Hand Sanitizers Marketed to Prevent Disease Consumer News CATrends: Hand Sanitizers Marketed to Prevent Disease The bottom line: Only FDA-approved drugs can be marketed to prevent disease.
TINA’s Take: FTC Lets ‘Detox Tea’ Influencers Off with a Warning Consumer News TINA’s Take: FTC Lets ‘Detox Tea’ Influencers Off with a Warning …for now.
Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Not Tested on Animals,’ ‘Cruelty Free’ Consumer News Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Not Tested on Animals,’ ‘Cruelty Free’ TINA.org investigates what’s behind the cruelty-free logos on the labels of cosmetic products.
Summer’s Eve Ultra Freshening Body Spray Class Action Summer’s Eve Ultra Freshening Body Spray Allegations: Failing to disclose that the product contains the carcinogen benzene
Banana Boat “Reef Friendly” Sunscreens Class Action Banana Boat “Reef Friendly” Sunscreens Allegations: Falsely marketing sunscreens as “Reef Friendly” when they contain ingredients that are harmful to coral reefs and marine life
How Causewashing Deceives Consumers Consumer Basics How Causewashing Deceives Consumers For decades, brands have been supporting causes — or rather pretending to support causes — to boost sales.
Crest Gum & Enamel Repair Toothpaste Class Action Crest Gum & Enamel Repair Toothpaste Allegations: Falsely advertising that toothpaste will repair gums
Nutro Limited Ingredient Dog Foods Class Action Nutro Limited Ingredient Dog Foods Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that dog foods do not contain wheat, soy, or chicken when they contain significant amounts of the ingredients
Home Title Lock Ad Alert Home Title Lock Company’s ads attempt to scare consumers into paying for title monitoring services that they may be able to get for free.
Benefiber Fiber Supplements Class Action Benefiber Fiber Supplements Allegations: False natural claims
Programs at Grand Canyon University Class Action Programs at Grand Canyon University Allegations: Fraudulently marketing unaccredited programs for degrees in healthcare and education to prospective students
Ultra Pure Beta Glucan Ad Alert Ultra Pure Beta Glucan Immunity-boosting claims target those on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.
Coppertone Mineral-Based Sunscreens Class Action Coppertone Mineral-Based Sunscreens Allegations: Misleadingly marketing sunscreens as mineral-based when they often contain more chemical active ingredients than mineral active ingredients