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Friction Free Shaving Ltd
The website for Friction Free Shaving Ltd, www.ffs.co.uk, a women’s razor subscription service, seen in July 2019 displayed the company’s logo, FFS, next to the name “Friction Free Shaving” in the top left-hand corner. A page titled “Here’s how we work” provided information about ordering, delivery times and how refill...
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Cyrano Ltd
A Facebook post for a sunbed retailer misled by inaccurately representing the opinions of the person quoted.
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Cells4Life Group LLP
Claims on a cord blood stem cell bank website that made comparisons with identifiable competitors were misleading.
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AK Sports Therapy & Massage t/a AK Sports Therapy & Massage
Posts on Instagram and LinkedIn for sports therapy and massage did not break the rules around misleadingness.
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HOLLAND & BARRETT RETAIL LIMITED t/a Holland & Barrett
Health claims about food supplements on a website broke the rules as they were not authorised on the EU Register.
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BWRT Ltd
A website for Brainworking Recursive Therapy made claims that they couldn’t substantiate and broke the rules by targeting ads at people seeking treatment for conditions for which medical supervision was necessary.
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My Baby Enterprises Ltd
Claims on a website for a prenatal testing service for genetic conditions used misleading statistics about the accuracy of the tests.
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The Birth Company
Claims on a website for a prenatal testing service for genetic conditions used misleading statistics about the accuracy of the tests.
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Ultrasound Direct Ltd
Claims on a website for a prenatal testing service for genetic conditions used misleading statistics about the accuracy of the tests.
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Under Armour UK Ltd
Website claims for Under Armour’s Athlete Recovery Sleepwear range were not backed up with adequate evidence.
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The White Star Key Group Ltd
An Instagram post promoting a weight loss food supplement, published by Influencer Jemma Lucy (@jemlucy) on 5 May 2019 showed her sitting at a table in a bikini and socks, holding a mug. Three packets were featured on the table. Text stated “I’ve been staying in shape with my go to @skinnycaffe products....
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USN (UK) Ltd
A website, www.uk.usn-sport.com, seen on 1 November 2018 selling food supplements featured text on a product page that stated “PHEDRA CUT LIPO XT … Phedra Cut Lipo XT is the latest breakthrough from USN. It consists of a two-in-one liquid capsule containing ground-breaking, clinically researched ingredient...
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Unilever UK Ltd
An Instagram post for Radox, posted on 14 June 2018, featured a picture of a bottle of Radox shower gel which featured the claim “100% NATURE INSPIRED FRAGRANCE”. Below that on the bottle there was a prominent image of the Radox logo, a leaf, berries and text that stated “FEEL DETOXED acai berry sc...
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Person(s) unknown
The website for Mind Body Reset www.mindbodyreset.co.uk, a complementary therapy provider, seen on 11 February 2019. Text on the home page listed the following conditions “ADHD- Fibro - Depression - Stress - Anxiety - PTSD - ME/CFS”. Text on the “FAQ” page stated, “Mental Health problem...
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Unvilla Ltd t/a Consol
A magazine ad for a tanning clinic was banned for making unfounded claims to treat medical conditions, as well as not being obviously identifiable as an ad.
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BoomBod Ltd
Ads on Instagram for weight loss products were banned for making unauthorised health claims, claims about rate or amount of weight loss and promoting diet products in an irresponsible way.
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GS Phillips t/a Manor Pharmacy
A press ad for a health service was banned for implying it could reduce the risk of certain medical conditions without adequate evidence, and that participants wouldn’t need to change their diet to bring about weight loss.
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Protein Revolution Ltd
Ads on Instagram for appetite suppressants were banned for making unauthorised health claims and promoting diet products in an irresponsible way.
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Get Fitt Ltd
A website broke the rules for not being able to prove claims that Infrared light therapy could treat conditions, and for referencing conditions for which medical supervision was necessary.
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Kimberly-Clark Ltd t/a Andrex
A webpage for toilet wipes broke the rules for omitting material information around the standards the products conformed to.
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CrossReach Trading Ltd
Media: Internet (on own site)
Topic: Medical procedures and services, Children and the vulnerable -
The Back Doctor
Media: Circular
Topic: Health conditions -
The Feel Good Group Ltd
Media: Internet (social networking)
Topic: Health conditions -
Waterman Corporate Enterprises Ltd
Media: Internet (on own site), Internet (e-tailing)
Topic: Beauty products, grooming and hygiene -
Absolute-Collagen Ltd
Media: Internet (on own site)
Topic: Health conditions -
Senso-Rex Ltd
Media: Internet (social networking)
Topic: Health conditions, Medicines, remedies and therapies