Regulatory Inquiries Put Essential Oils MLM doTerra on the Defensive
November 19th, 2020
MLM's health claims fail to stand up to an increased level of scrutiny amid a worldwide pandemic.
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TINA.org Finds Plexus Deceptively Marketing Supplements for Kids
August 12th, 2020
Distributors deceptively claim products boost childrens' immune systems and may even keep them virus free.
FDA Bans Sale of Puff Bar E-Cigarettes, the ‘New Juul’
July 29th, 2020
The disposable e-cigarette has replaced Juul as the go-to vape for minors.
FTC Brain Claims Cases Since 1995
July 6th, 2020
Since 1995, the FTC has brought nearly 70 actions over deceptive brain claims.
IV Therapies and COVID-19: The Drip, Drip, Drip of Deceptive Claims
June 3rd, 2020
TINA.org finds dozens of clinics deceptively promoting IV therapies as a way to prevent and treat the coronavirus.
IV Therapies Database
June 3rd, 2020
In early 2020, as coronavirus cases in the U.S. climbed to the highest of any country in the world, TINA.org
Prompted by TINA.org, Hand Sanitizer Maker Removes COVID-19 Claims
May 20th, 2020
Company had claimed the key ingredient in its "system of protection" was proven to "kill" the coronavirus.
Face Mask Sellers on eBay Falsely Claim Products are ‘FDA Approved’
May 13th, 2020
TINA.org investigation also finds sellers using the FDA's logo in violation of the agency's logo policy.
eBay Face Mask Database
May 13th, 2020
In May 2020, prompted by a consumer tip, TINA.org searched eBay for “face mask FDA” and found 45 listings in
TINA.org Alerts FTC to Herbalife Distributors’ Coronavirus Claims
April 27th, 2020
TINA.org complaint comes four years after MLM paid $200 million to settle FTC deceptive advertising charges.
TINA.org Reports Balance of Nature’s Coronavirus Claims to FDA, FTC
April 15th, 2020
Company falsely claims its "Fruits" and "Veggies" supplements can help prevent and treat the coronavirus.
Mixed Messaging in the MLM Industry Regarding Coronavirus Claims
April 14th, 2020
We have to make sure we're not seen as "taking advantage of a crisis situation," said DSA President Joe Mariano.
A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams
March 16th, 2020
Scammers are aggressively pushing a variety of products that they falsely claim prevent, treat or cure the virus.
G-oops! TINA.org Finds Wellness Company in Violation of Court Order
January 28th, 2020
Not even a court order can stop Goop from making deceptive health claims, a new TINA.org investigation finds.
How Amazon Promotes, Profits from Deceptively Marketed Brain Supplements
January 16th, 2020
The largest retailer in the world isn't just turning a blind eye to the deceptive marketing of these products.
Amazon Brain Supplements Database
January 16th, 2020
Between June 2019 and December 2019, TINA.org searched Amazon.com for “brain supplements” and collected more than 100 examples of search
Infographic: Brain Supplements and Amazon
January 16th, 2020
TINA.org's investigation of deceptive brain supplement marketing on Amazon by the numbers.
TINA.org Files Complaint against ‘Brain Training’ Company Neurocore
November 12th, 2019
Unsubstantiated claims to treat ADHD, autism and depression are rampant in company's marketing.
DoTerra Distributors’ Drug Claims Violate the Law
October 16th, 2019
TINA.org inquiry into essential oils MLM digs up more than 140 examples of unsubstantiated health claims.