Tomo ‘Post-Alcohol Recovery’ Supplement
September 22nd, 2021
TINA.org breaks down the legal issues of marketing a “hangover supplement.”
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Beck’s Non-Alcoholic Beer
February 4th, 2021
Allegations: Falsely advertising that beverages don’t contain any alcohol
SafeHands Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizers
August 31st, 2020
In August 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Recreational Equipment, Inc. and SafeHands Solutions, LLC for allegedly misleadingly advertising that SafeHands Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizers with the active ingredient benzalkonium chloride will “kill[] 99.99% of germs” when, according to plaintiffs, the FDA does not allow such advertising claims and the CDC states that benzalkonium chloride
It’s the Super Bowl: Do You Know Where Your Alcohol Is from?
January 31st, 2017
Behind the labels that cost you more.
Belvedere Vodka Ad Banned for Suggestion that Alcohol Makes a Party
December 29th, 2014
Regulators ban ad for suggesting that a successful night out hinges on the drinking of booze.
Are All Alcohol Ads Misleading?
June 7th, 2013
I was surprised when I learned that there are no specific rules or regulations governing alcohol advertising on television. While tobacco products are prohibited from advertising on TV altogether, it’s really anything goes for wine, liquor, and beer. Now I know that the booze industry would like me to mention at this point that, in
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
January 10th, 2012
In addition to collecting federal excise taxes on alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and ammunition, TTB is also responsible for assuring compliance with federal tobacco and alcohol labeling and marketing requirements.
Few Regulations Govern Alcohol Advertising
January 10th, 2012
Though it may be hard to believe, the alcohol advertising industry is self-regulated. What does that mean? It means it’s its own boss and makes up its own rules when it comes to marketing and advertising. The three main trade associations that govern the industry are the Beer Institute, the Distilled Spirits Council of the
Self-regulation in the Alcohol Industry
October 9th, 2011
The alcohol industry’s self-regulation efforts have historically focused on three main areas – drunk driving, underage drinking, and problem drinking – and have achieved what many observers say is a mixed level of success. And like so many other industries, the extent to which the alcohol industry is willing to go to police itself is
Natrol Liquid Melatonin
October 19th, 2021
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “100% Drug-Free” when they contain ethyl alcohol
Vizzy Hard Seltzer
October 6th, 2021
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that alcohol products contain “Vitamin C Antioxidant from Acerola Superfruit” when the products contain a small amount of vitamin C that does not provide health benefits and the products are actually dangerous to consumers’ health
Dr. Teal’s Epsom Salt
September 10th, 2021
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the health benefits products provide
Vizzy Pineapple Mango Hard Seltzer
June 30th, 2021
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the ingredients and nutrients in hard seltzer beverages
Guinness® Extra Stout
May 3rd, 2021
Allegations: Falsely marketing Guinness Extra Stout as having been brewed in Ireland when it is actually brewed in and imported from Canada
Dove Men ‘Plant-Based Care’
March 25th, 2021
Spoiler: It’s not so much the overall care that is plant-based but rather specific moisturizing ingredients.
BC Kombucha Beverages
March 22nd, 2021
Case Name (Date) Brothers et al v. MAD at S.A.D., LLC d/b/a Kombucha 221 B.C. 21-cv-60542, S.D. Fla. (March 2021) Product/Service BC Kombucha beverages Allegations Falsely marketing beverages as non-alcoholic when they actually contain alcohol Status Pending
Michelob ULTRA Hard Seltzer
February 22nd, 2021
Consumers aren’t the only ones who watch the ads. Competitors do too.
Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds
January 16th, 2021
The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.
Blumen and Assured Hand Sanitizers
December 23rd, 2020
November 2020: This case was transferred from a court in New Jersey to one in New York. (Case No. 20-cv-9652, S.D.N.Y.) August 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed against 4e Brands for allegedly deceptively representing that the active ingredient in Blumen and Assured hand sanitizers is ethyl alcohol when, according to the complaint, the active
Marketers that Get Coal in Their 2020 Holiday Stocking
December 23rd, 2020
Find out which companies (and people) are on TINA.org’s 2020 naughty list for deceptive marketing.