Nectar Mattresses

Avoidance tactic fails mattress company as marketing claims are referred to federal regulators.

Taspen’s Organics Gets FDA Smackdown

FDA warning letter outlines several issues related to supplement’s marketing.

Thinking about Taking a Supplement for Brain Health? Not So Fast

Brain experts say save your money.

TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against “Brain Training” Company Neurocore

MADISON, CONN. November 12, 2019 – Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against Neurocore, a “brain training” company with centers in Michigan…

Zinus Mattresses with Glass Fibers

TINA’s Take: Immunity-Boosting Claims in the Coronavirus Era

In the context of the coronavirus, immunity-boosting claims are a giant red flag.

By The Numbers: Vanilla Flavor Class-Action Lawsuits

TINA.org is currently tracking 70 class actions challenging claims that a variety of foods and beverages are truly vanilla.

California Regulators Crack Down on Goop After TINA.org Complaint

MADISON, CONN. September 5, 2018 – Acting on a complaint filed by ad watchdog, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), California regulators have reached a stipulated final judgment with Goop for using unsubstantiated health…

Neuriva’s ‘Clinically Proven’ Ingredients Claims

Memory supplement’s “clinically proven” ingredients claims fall apart upon closer inspection of supporting ingredient studies.

Vivoo

TINA.org digs into wellness app’s claims to track immunity, among other things, via urinalysis.

Discounts at Eddie Bauer

MLM News Alert

TINA.org’s curated list of MLM info and news of note.

CannaPro CBD

A fake celebrity endorsement by Tom Hanks is the tip of the iceberg with this CBD product.

Time Freedom Is The New Financial Freedom

Why the MLM industry should avoid the term.

Agora Disease-Treatment Claims — 2021 Collection

Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors

TINA.org refers publishing giant to FTC for enforcement action.

Neurolumen

Brochure for medical device targeted military members with illegal claims to treat PTSD, among other diseases.

California Cracks Down on Goop after TINA.org Complaint

Goop to pay $145,000 in penalties and cease deceptive marketing as a result of California action.

Food Labeling – Meaningless Terminology

Consumer advocates agree better nutrition labels are needed.

Plexus Health Claims