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Friction Free Shaving Ltd
Claims on a website for a razor subscription service were misleading.
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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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MW Nutrition Ltd t/a Motion Nutrition
A website ad for nutrition capsules was banned for claiming they could prevent degenerative diseases.
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Easylife Group Ltd t/a Easylife Group, Positive Health
A brochure ad was banned for making medicinal claims for unlicensed products.
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Easy Shopping 4 Home Ltd
A product listing on Amazon for face masks claiming to protect consumers from coronavirus was misleading and irresponsible and likely to cause fear without justifiable reason.
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Novads OU
Paid-for display ads and website claims for face masks claiming to protect consumers from coronavirus were misleading and irresponsible and likely to cause fear without justifiable reason.
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Atlantic Therapeutics Group Ltd t/a innovo
Two TV ads claiming shorts could strengthen women’s pelvic floor and treat incontinence were misleading.
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The Green People Company Ltd t/a Green People, Green People Co
A direct mail and a blog post advertising sun cream were banned for being misleading and irresponsible.
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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