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The Truth about ‘Noninvasive Blood Glucose Monitors’

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The Truth about ‘Noninvasive Blood Glucose Monitors’

Why diabetes patients should research carefully before buying.

TideWe

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TideWe

Don’t get lost in this outdoor company’s dubious origin story.

Mario Badescu’s Rosewater Facial Spray

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Mario Badescu’s Rosewater Facial Spray

Rosewater ingredient claims wilt upon a closer look.

Byte Invisible Braces

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Byte Invisible Braces

NAD takes issue with blanket disclosure regarding incentivized reviews.

TINA.org Reports Online Retailer FabKids to Regulators; Investigation Reveals Deceptive Marketing of Negative-Option Offer

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TINA.org Reports Online Retailer FabKids to Regulators; Investigation Reveals Deceptive Marketing of Negative-Option Offer

MADISON, CONN. August 30, 2021 – With ads for a blockbuster “2 pairs from $9.95” sale on kids shoes, online footwear and clothing retailer FabKids knows how to lure in…

TINA.org Urges FTC to Initiate Penalty-Offense Program Targeting MLM Industry

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TINA.org Urges FTC to Initiate Penalty-Offense Program Targeting MLM Industry

MADISON, CONN. June 30, 2021 – Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) sent a letter today to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) urging it to initiate a penalty-offense program targeting the direct…

CATrends: Phthalates in Boxed Macaroni and Cheese

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CATrends: Phthalates in Boxed Macaroni and Cheese

Lawsuits against Kraft and Annie’s mac and cheese allege brands fail to disclose harmful chemical ingredients.

ActivePure Technology Air Purifiers

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ActivePure Technology Air Purifiers

Products’ purported efficacy against COVID-19 reflects results from lab studies, not real-world studies. There’s a big difference.

Clorox Splash-Less Bleach

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Clorox Splash-Less Bleach

Less splash, more confusing marketing.

5 Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2021

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5 Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2021

From fairwashing to fragrance, consumers have plenty to watch out for in 2021.

B17

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B17

How Amazon steers consumers toward unproven and potentially dangerous products containing a fake vitamin called B17.

FTC Actions against Payment Processors

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FTC Actions against Payment Processors

A review of lawsuits the FTC has filed against companies and individuals that process credit and debit card transactions.

TINA.org Suggests Updates to How the FTC Regulates Endorsement Advertising

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TINA.org Suggests Updates to How the FTC Regulates Endorsement Advertising

On June 22, 2020, TINA.org responded to the FTC’s request for comment on the Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (referred to here as the Endorsement…

Reality Check: TINA.org Calls on FTC to Address Virtual Influencers