FTC Brain Claims Cases Since 1995 Consumer News FTC Brain Claims Cases Since 1995 Since 1995, the FTC has brought nearly 70 actions over deceptive brain claims.
TINA’s Take: Will Pinterest Enforce Its Ban on ALL Weight-Loss Ads? Consumer News TINA’s Take: Will Pinterest Enforce Its Ban on ALL Weight-Loss Ads? Despite the splashy announcement, weight-loss ads persist on social media platform.
Study Calls on FDA to Act on Stimulant Found in Weight-Loss Products Consumer News Study Calls on FDA to Act on Stimulant Found in Weight-Loss Products Amphetamine-like ingredient found in Acacia rigidula dietary supplements could trigger harmful reactions.
FTC Slaps Sensa for Making Deceptive Weight-Loss Claims Consumer News FTC Slaps Sensa for Making Deceptive Weight-Loss Claims Sprinkle, eat and lose weight is just unproven, says FTC.
Weight-Loss Products That May Only Trim Your Wallet Consumer News Weight-Loss Products That May Only Trim Your Wallet Is losing weight on your New Year’s resolution list?
GNC: No Stranger To Regulatory Enforcement Consumer News GNC: No Stranger To Regulatory Enforcement False advertising and wrongful death are among a plethora of allegations filed against the supplement retailer.
Green Coffee Bean Weight Loss Study ‘Seriously Flawed’ Consumer News Green Coffee Bean Weight Loss Study ‘Seriously Flawed’ Texas-based Applied Food Science to pay $3.5 million to settle misleading weight-loss claims complaint.
Health Experts Call for More Vigorous Dietary Supplement Oversight Consumer News Health Experts Call for More Vigorous Dietary Supplement Oversight Tainted products pose serious health risks.
By the Numbers: Federal Crackdown on Dietary Supplements Consumer News By the Numbers: Federal Crackdown on Dietary Supplements Regulators send united message about deceptively marketed supplements.
FDA & Dietary Supplements: By the Numbers Consumer News FDA & Dietary Supplements: By the Numbers Is the FDA doing enough to monitor the supplement industry?
FDA Warns Companies about Dangers of Stimulants in Supplements Consumer News FDA Warns Companies about Dangers of Stimulants in Supplements Eight products found to have BMPEA and 17 products contain DMBA, both amphetamine-like stimulants.
Are Drugs Masquerading in Your Supplements? Consumer News Are Drugs Masquerading in Your Supplements? New report finds that recalled supplements containing hidden drugs are still available for purchase online.
Can You Spot a Bogus Weight-Loss Ad Claim? Consumer News Can You Spot a Bogus Weight-Loss Ad Claim? Here’s a reality check.
Be Wary of the Loosely Regulated World of Weight Loss Supplements Consumer News Be Wary of the Loosely Regulated World of Weight Loss Supplements You’ve seen the ads – online, in magazines, and on TV. Pop this “all natural” pill for easy weight loss with zero effort. Those struggling with the roller coaster ride…
Lipozene Fat Burning Claims Violate FTC Order Consumer News Lipozene Fat Burning Claims Violate FTC Order Get the skinny on TINA.org’s investigation of Lipozene.
FTC Slaps Weight Loss Marketers with First ROSCA Suit Consumer News FTC Slaps Weight Loss Marketers with First ROSCA Suit Consumer protection law passed by Congress four years ago is finally picking up steam.
TINA.org Finds Plexus Deceptively Marketing Supplements for Kids Consumer News TINA.org Finds Plexus Deceptively Marketing Supplements for Kids Distributors deceptively claim products boost childrens’ immune systems and may even keep them virus free.
Dr. Oz Voted onto TINA.org’s Wall of Shame Consumer News Dr. Oz Voted onto TINA.org’s Wall of Shame Readers say TV doctor shilling too many questionable products.
TAKEDOWN: Feds Move against Vemma Consumer News TAKEDOWN: Feds Move against Vemma FTC alleges Vemma is a pyramid scheme and freezes assets.