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11.17.20

FTC Sends Warning Letters to 20 More Marketers Concerning COVID-19 Claims

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sent warning letters to 20 more marketers warning them to stop making unsubstantiated claims that their products and therapies can prevent or treat COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.


11.17.20

FTC Approves Final Consent Agreement With Sunday Riley

After a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved a final agreement with Sunday Riley Modern Skincare, LLC, and its CEO, Sunday Riley.


11.17.20

NAD Issues Decision Regarding Claims for doTERRA Essential Oils

Claims by doTERRA International, LLC, in advertising for its doTERRA essential oils were challenged by S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc., maker of Glade home fragrances, with the National Advertising Division (NAD).


11.17.20

NAD Recommends That Health Claims for Theraworx Relief for Muscle and Joint Products Be Discontinued

The National Advertising Division determined that Avadim Health, Inc., did not provide adequate substantiation for health claims for its Theraworx Relief for Muscle Cramps and Spasm Foam and Theraworx Relief for Joint Discomfort & Inflammation Foam.


10.21.20

NAD Conducts Another Inquiry Into Implied COVID-19 Claims

The National Advertising Division (NAD) continues to be active with cases involving COVID-19 claims.


10.21.20

NAD Reaches Mixed Decision on Environmental Benefit Claims for Blueland Cleaning Products

In a mixed decision, the National Advertising Division (NAD) found that One Home Brands, Inc., d/b/a Blueland provided adequate substantiation for claims that its cleaning tablet wrappers are biodegradable and compostable, but recommended that Blueland discontinue unqualified recyclability claims ...


10.21.20

NAD Resolves Dispute Between Competing Sports Drinks

Claims by BodyArmor Nutrition, LLC, for BodyArmor SuperDrink and BodyArmor Lyte sports drink were challenged by Stokely-Van Camp, Inc. (SVC), maker of Gatorade sports drinks, at the National Advertising Division (NAD).


10.21.20

FTC Sends $7 Million in Refunds to Tech Support Scam Victims

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been active in sending refunds to consumers who were allegedly victimized by false and misleading advertising and marketing campaigns.


10.21.20

FTC Sends Refunds to Consumers Who Bought Deceptively Marketed ‘Miracle’ Pain Cure for Older Adults

In another case, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it is sending checks totaling more than $76,000 to consumers who bought Isoprex, a purported “miracle” pain supplement marketed to older Americans nationwide.


10.14.20

No Discord Here: CARU Determines Social Media Platform Complies With COPPA

On October 6, the Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU) announced its finding that Discord, a social media platform that provides text, voice and video communication services via desktop, browser and mobile applications, is not an online service directed to children as defined by the ...