California Cracks Down on Goop after TINA.org Complaint
September 4th, 2018
Goop to pay $145,000 in penalties and cease deceptive marketing as a result of California action.
Browsing the "Health" Category
Amid Goop’s Mixed Signals, TINA.org Repeats Call for Regulatory Action
July 3rd, 2018
Wellness site continues to deceive consumers as it figures out how it wants to project itself to the world.
FTC, FDA Warn Marketers of E-Liquids That Look Like Kids’ Candy
May 2nd, 2018
Agencies crack down on copycat packaging targeting minors in the e-cigarette industry.
Prevagen Memory Study Falls Short
March 9th, 2018
TINA.org, AARP and others file legal brief urging court to reverse dismissal of Prevagen case.
FTC Comes Down on Drink, Supplement That Targeted Cancer Patients
January 11th, 2018
Agency settles with supplement maker over "false or unsupported claims."
Glucosamine Settlement Is a Raw Deal for Consumers
November 15th, 2017
TINA.org objects to proposed settlement in which marketer and plaintiffs' attorneys are the only winners.
TINA.org Takes Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop-y Health Claims to Regulators
August 22nd, 2017
TINA.org probe into Goop's marketing reveals a plethora of illegal health claims.
Neurocore Database
August 14th, 2017
A TINA.org investigation catalogued more than 100 examples of Neurocore health claims.
Neurocore and ‘the Brink of Madness’
August 14th, 2017
NAD finds brain performance company lack competent and reliable evidence for cognitive claims.
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.
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.