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Marketers of Indoor Tanning Systems to Pay Refunds to Consumers
FTC has permanently banned them from marketing or selling indoor tanning systems. The company is not allowed to sell any other products in connection with the “sales of devices other than indoor tanning systems”. The company’s false claims that it is scientifically proven and safe could cause serious health risks such as skin cancer, including melanoma. Therefore, FTC has ordered Mercola-brand indoor tanning to pay refunds to consumers because of their false and misleading health-related claims. The company has to pay $5,334,067 “to cover the cost of refunds and administration of the refund program.”
Four Companies Agree to Stop Falsely Promoting Their Personal-Care
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One can “Find a” business by its name, URL, Phone Number, etc. and also by City, State/Province or Postal Code. Furthermore, one could narrow down the search by businesses, charities, businesses and charities, new and more. For a more detailed search, one could search a businesses within a geographic ring. There is also a button for BBB Accredited Business only. A business could use this page to find their competitors within their area and geography ring. They could also find charities around their area if the business is a non-profit organization or to offer philanthropic …show more content…
NAD also finds out that the KLF’s product ads were found in news sites but those sites were advertising for Venus Factor. The company said that those false claims were made by the company’s affiliates even though claims had strict terms and conditions. KLF has further requested NAD to monitor their “affiliated advertising on a regular basis.”
NAD Refers Advertising for ‘Steuart’s Pain Formula’ To FTC, Following Advertiser’s Failure to Provide Substantiation for Pain-Relief Claims
NAD found out that Steuart’s Pain Formula might have a false claim in their advertising. But Stuart’s Pin Formula fails to provide a substantive response to NAD when their claims were challenged. The company’s claims were challenged by its competitors as well before NAD did. NAD gave an additional 15 and 12 days to file their response but the company declined to do so again and again. Therefore, NAD has referred this matter to FTC for the “law enforcement action.”
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For companies to portray the advantages of their products this article shows how heavily hyperbolized their products are, and uses comparisons to attract buyers. Such is portrayed through customer testimonials. For example, the the man whose back pain was relieved after using MagnaSoles. His statement in the article regarding the shoe inserts were clearly fabricated to the point where it was humorous to the readers. He said, “Why should I pay thousands of dollars to have my spine realigned with physical therapy when I can pay twenty dollars for insoles clearly endorsed by an intelligent-looking man in a white lab coat?” This statement shows how blinded and gullible customers are when presented with false advertisement. Have you ever walked through CVS or a local
Perusing warning letters in FDA’s Electronic Reading Room yields a plethora of violations regarding adulterated, misbranded or falsely claimed benefits of drugs and supplements. These three issues, consequently, constitute stumbling blocks in drug development or approval and additionally, perhaps also indicate a wanton disregard of compliance in manufacturing and marketing. Do the responsible companies prioritize compliant procedures and documentation? Through investigating three of the most commonly cited reasons for FDA 483 letters, applying them to the above violations, and exploring a culture of compliance, some rationale for causes in this case may be determined.
Artificial tanning has become a sub-culture for youths across the nation. Those who do not go tanning are a minority and those who do tan ignore the health risks posted in every tanning booth and bed in the state of Massachusetts. However, for Jim Rice, a middler chemical engineering major at Northeastern University, the health risks of tanning transformed into a frightening reality.
Consumers rely on good faith that whatever is being advertised is true. This is why they even go an extra mile to read reviews to ascertain this fact and find out more of what was probably erroneously forgotten. Unethical advertisers know this fact as well and they capitalize on it and manipulate consumers. They know claims are only verified when a person buys and uses the commodity. Thus, by the time the client goes through this process of verifying, the sale person will have made sales for that particular moment. Unfortunately, these kinds of marketers are short sighted and this behavior only works in the short run. Once the consumers find out the truth, they stop using that product and feel exploited. The advertiser and the consumer benefit nothing and this a...
Tanning salons have always been popular destinations for those who may not spend a lot of time outdoors, or for those who prefer to be tan year-round. Unfortunately, such a business attracts young adults, especially around the time of high school formals. The dangers of tanning are numerous, and introducing oneself to such dangers so early in one’s life is reckless. Tanning is a risk, and tanning at such an early age can be fatal. Currently, the states of California, Illinois, Nevada, Texas, and Vermont have made the educated decision to ban tanning from minors. It would be wise for all remaining states in the United States to follow suite.
United Kingdom. Committee of Advertising Practice. Committee of Advertising Practice. Accessed November 11, 2013. http://www.cap.org.uk/Advertising-Codes/Non-broadcast-HTML/Section-3-Misleading-advertising.aspx.
The FDA says that “unprotected exposure to harmful UV rays break down the collagen and elastin fibers in healthy young skin, and cause wrinkles and loosened folds” The FDA proves that indoor tanning can cause premature skin ageing and can affect the appearance from it. There are few ways to treat damaged skin, the ways to treat it would be through Chemical peels, dermabrasion, and skin Fillers. The efforts to fixing skin after it's damaged it is hefty. After spending so much time and money of damaging skin, it is just as costly to get it
Many people strive to have beautiful, flawless, and tanned skin. In order to get that desired even bronzed glow year round, many people partake in the use of tanning beds, and tanning salons in communities throughout the country. Over the years, indoor tanning use has increasingly become more and more popular among adolescents and young adults. Tanning beds are equipped with special lightbulbs that emit ultraviolet, or UV, rays. These UV rays much like exposure to the sun, can harm the various layers of the skin. In a recent observation, it has been discovered that tanning beds cause what can be potentially severe health problems. Indoor tanning is dangerous because of the increased risk of multiple health problems, not the least of which is
These indoor tanning facilities are taking a toll on the health status of individual’s, which in turn, results in a huge financial burden on the United States health costs due to the necessary treatment these cancers (Watson et, al., 2014, p. e4). It is difficult to reinforce this knowledge to adolescents because they seem to believe that they are invincible. Teens attending these indoor tanning facilities are focused on the here and now motto. Being tan makes these adolescents feel more attractive in their “golden years.” They are more concerned with that notion rather than what is to come in the later years of their life. However, what if a family member or even themselves were to be diagnosed with skin cancer, which later lead to death? Are these tragic circumstances the only means to making adolescent realize how serious this issue is?
There is the familiar issue of Red Bull’s slogan and its claim to give you wings. Red Bull faced litigation for this false claim and agreed to pay more than 13 million after settling a lawsuit over false advertising. (Business Insider 2014) The brand says in its marketing that the product can improve bodily functions like reaction speeds, and concentration, yet was proven to have no scientific support by the plaintiff in the lawsuit (Business Insider 2014) Contrary to its claims Red Bull gives its consumers no more energy than a cup of coffee (Reuters 2013) Legal clashes over the ethics of the company in advertising can continue to hurt the brand and its
When deciding between similar products, consumers are often drawn to familiar names and logos over the unknown. Corporations are well aware of this fact, and are willing to pay large quantities of money for the right to a label. In 1994, the Florida Department of Citrus paid the American Heart Association $450,000 dollars for a promotion and advertising deal that prohibited any other citrus provider from using the AHA’s logo or promotion (Burros). Florida Citrus has no special benefits over California or Mexican citrus- but they have the ability to convince consumers that their product is better for you. The AHA is aware that their system is not the most ethical, as can be seen in their refusal to call their agreements with corporations “endorsements”. “We don't endorse products,'' said Brigid McHugh Sanner, the heart association's senior vice president for communications and advocacy ''We call those food-certification programs or corporate relationships. None of this constitu...
Tylenol's 1982 ordeal has become a classic example of a successful crisis management. Johnson & Johnson faced a major crisis when their leading pain-killer medicine, extra-strength Tylenol, was found to have caused the fatalities of seven people in Chicago, Illinois. It was reported that unknown suspect or suspects took the product off store shelves, tampered it with deadly cyanide and returned to the shelves. As a result, seven people died and consumers lost confidence and panicked over hearing the news of this incident. Tylenol received massive media coverage which led to an expeditious communication of event to the public. Johnson & Johnson (J & J) took a huge financial hit when it had to recall and destroy approximately $100 million dollars worth of inventory in addition to the loss incurred by the company when the public reacted to the incident (Campbell et. al., n.d.). Tylenol's approach was to pull off the products as quickly as possible, stopped production, cooperated with the investigation and the media and halted all forms of advertisement or marketing of the product. Furthermore, Johnson's & Johnson's took the initiative to protect and improve their product packaging which allowed them to regain the public's confidence and paved the way for improved tamper-resistant packaging now used by myriad of manufacturing companies. The fatalities occurred between September 29th to October 1st of the year 1982 and by November, Tylenol had already reintroduced the product with improved tamper-resistant packaging. To regain the public's attention and confidence, Johnson's & Johnson's launched a dynamic marketing campaign to put the product's name before the public.
Sauter, Michael, Samuel Weigley, and Alexander E.M. Hess. "America’s Most Misleading Product Claims." 247wallst.com. Wordpress.com, 24 Jan. 2013. Web. 02 Dec. 2013. .
Back in 2014, TINA.org approached consumers to participate in Coca-Cola’s preparatory settlement over deceptive labelling and advertising of its Glacéau Vitaminwater beverages. Glacéau vitaminwater beverages make unjustified health claims, such as it could promote healthy joints, lessen the risk of eye disease as well as to support immune functions. (http://www.businessinsider.sg/coca-cola-glacau-vitaminwater-misleading-advertising-lawsuit-2014-10/?r=US&IR=T#.VoZjCjZn9g1)
Tanning is the process by which animal skins are transformed into commercial leather. There are two main methods of tanning - Vegetable Tanning and Chrome Tanning. The latter uses chrome salts as the main tanning agent, and is the process widely used in India.