GNC: No Stranger To Regulatory Enforcement
May 22nd, 2017
False advertising and wrongful death are among a plethora of allegations filed against the supplement retailer.
Browsing the "Health" Category
Bogus Cancer Cures Touted Online Receive FDA Warning
April 26th, 2017
Agency warns that "miracle cures" may also contain dangerous ingredients.
FTC Shuts Down Marketing of Supplements on Fake Radio Talk Show
February 24th, 2017
Claims about efficacy of supplements and undisclosed paid endorsers at issue.
O2PUR E-Cig Marketers to Issue Consumer Refunds in Settlement
January 23rd, 2017
Consumers complained that "free" starter kits left them with unexpected charges.
Prevagen’s Fishy Memory Claims Under Fire by Federal Regulators
January 9th, 2017
Five things you should know about the FTC, New York lawsuit against Prevagen.
FTC Prescribes New Standard for Homeopathic Remedy Claims
November 15th, 2016
Agency asserts that marketing claims for over-the-counter homeopathic products are likely misleading.
MyPillow Gets a $1 Million Wake-Up Call
November 1st, 2016
California consumer protection officials reach agreement with company to put health claims to bed.
O2PUR E-cig Marketer Previously Cited by Utah faces Fines
September 26th, 2016
Utah seeks hearing that executive Scott Barth violated previous agreement prohibiting misleading marketing.
Kyani, Head Scientist Double Down on Inappropriate Health Claims
August 10th, 2016
Multi-level marketing company fails to censure head of scientific board.
Things You Should Know about E-Cigarettes
August 8th, 2016
Surgeon General calls e-cigarettes a health risk for youngsters; advocates call for tougher marketing restrictions.
Shining a Light on Sunscreen Labels
July 7th, 2016
Sunscreen claims can be confusing. Here’s what you need to know.
Short Memory Lands CVS Brain Supplement in Legal Trouble
June 7th, 2016
TINA.org finds that the marketing of Algal-900 DHA violates FTC order.
Vape Shops Clouding Issues of Safety
May 24th, 2016
Your neighborhood vape shop may not be giving you accurate information.
E-Cigs Subject to Pre-Market Approval under FDA Final Rules
May 5th, 2016
Critics say there are still gaps in regulation of marketing of vaping products.
MyPillow Pledges to Put Unsubstantiated Health Claims to Rest
February 23rd, 2016
TINA.org calls out cure-all pillow marketing.
MyPillow Database
February 22nd, 2016
A TINA.org investigation catalogued hundreds of instances in which MyPillow made or referenced express or implied claims that its pillow
The Lowdown on Low T
February 11th, 2016
Is Big Pharma marketing a drug to help aging men with low sex drives or really selling a made-up disease?
Low T Infographic
February 11th, 2016
What you need to know about the thousands of testosterone medication adverse events.
FDA & Dietary Supplements: By the Numbers
February 8th, 2016
Is the FDA doing enough to monitor the supplement industry?
TINA.org Alerts Major TV Networks to Deceptive Prevagen Ads
January 19th, 2016
TINA.org also calls on the BBB to re-evaluate company's A-plus rating.