Health
Thinking about Taking a Supplement for Brain Health? Not So Fast
Published on June 12th, 2019 by TINA
Brain experts say save your money. ... Read More →
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Health
The FDA’s Supplement Problem
Published on June 6th, 2019 by TINA
Agency attempts to get a handle on $40 billion industry.... Read More →
TINA's Take
TINA’s Take: Juul’s ‘Make the Switch’ Campaign Violates Federal Law
Published on May 29th, 2019 by TINA
TINA.org agrees with health groups that Juul's current campaign disseminates an illegal smoking cessation claim.... Read More →
Home & Garden
5 Things about TINA’s Made in USA Complaint against Williams-Sonoma
Published on May 21st, 2019 by TINA
TINA.org investigation uncovers hundreds of products deceptively marketed as American-made.... Read More →
CATrends
CATrends: Graham Crackers Made with White Flour
Published on May 14th, 2019 by TINA
Class-action lawsuits allege these snacks are graham crackers in name only. ... Read More →
Food & Alcohol
Are You a ‘Reasonable Consumer’?
Published on May 8th, 2019 by TINA
Courts weigh in on legal term. ... Read More →
Multi-Level Marketing
LuLaRoe Bankruptcy: By The Numbers
Published on April 30th, 2019 by TINA
LuLaRoe bankruptcies by the numbers... Read More →
Multi-Level Marketing
LuLaRoe Distributors in Bankruptcy as Founder Touts Financial Freedom
Published on April 30th, 2019 by TINA
At least 115 current or former LuLaRoe distributors have filed for personal bankruptcy since 2016.... Read More →
Multi-Level Marketing
Young Living Lawsuit Claims It’s a ‘Cult-Like’ Pyramid Scheme
Published on April 24th, 2019 by TINA
Lawsuit alleges essential oil MLM is a pyramid scheme, among other things. ... Read More →
Health
TINA.org Alerts California Regulators to MyPillow’s Continued Deception
Published on April 23rd, 2019 by TINA
TINA.org urges consumer protection officials to reopen their investigation. ... Read More →
Listicles
Earth Day 2019: Companies Accused of Greenwashing
Published on April 22nd, 2019 by TINA
When companies green it, they better mean it. ... Read More →
Ad or Not?
Ad or Not? Lipsticknick and Fashion Nova Curve
Published on April 17th, 2019 by TINA
Makeup artist and beauty influencer Lipsticknick needs to "make up" her mind about proper disclosure.... Read More →
Entertainment
TINA.org Puts Gwyneth Paltrow, DJ Khaled, Others on Its Wall of Shame
Published on April 15th, 2019 by TINA
The Class of 2019 is a veritable who's who of the wellness, hip hop and sporting world. ... Read More →
Auto
Mercedes Slams Brakes on Built in USA Claims after TINA.org Inquiry
Published on April 9th, 2019 by TINA
TINA.org found the German automaker didn't have the support to claim its Sprinter van was "built in the USA."... Read More →
Health
FDA Tackles CBD
Published on April 4th, 2019 by TINA
FDA to consider legal pathways for cannabis-derived compound. ... Read More →
CATrends
CATrends: Alkaline Water
Published on April 3rd, 2019 by TINA
What's in your water? Does it matter? ... Read More →
Business
By the Numbers: Made in the USA Class-Action Lawsuits
Published on March 26th, 2019 by TINA
A closer look at the who, what, where, when, and why. ... Read More →
Ad or Not?
Influencers Defy FTC Rules on Disclosure Despite Warnings
Published on March 4th, 2019 by TINA
TINA.org finds 95 percent of social media influencers previously put on notice by the FTC breaking the law.... Read More →
CATrends
CATrends: The mAh Ratings of Portable Chargers (aka Power Banks)
Published on February 27th, 2019 by TINA
Class-action lawsuits allege that the mAh ratings of several portable chargers are greatly exaggerated.... Read More →
Ad or Not?
Ad or Not? Peter Farrelly’s Oscars Shoutout to Shinola Watches
Published on February 25th, 2019 by TINA
"They're saving Detroit," said the Oscar-winning director in an acceptance speech last night. ... Read More →