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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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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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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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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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infirst Healthcare Ltd t/a Flarin
A TV ad for ibuprofen products misleadingly implied that it was superior to other products for treating the joint pain.
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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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GAC Group Ltd
Claims on the website of a light therapy provider were banned for claiming or implying to be able to treat various conditions without adequate evidence.
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Actegy Ltd
A press ad and a TV ad for the Aerosure Medic Device were banned for making unsupported claims that the device was suitable for use by patients with medical conditions involving breathlessness.
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Sanofi UK
A post on thismamalife’s Instagram account, seen in February 2019, featured an image of the blogger in bed smiling. In the background of the image was a packet of Phenergan Night Time tablets. The caption stated “[AD] Sleep. Who needs more of it? I'm really lucky in that I don't actually need a lot ...
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GS Phillips t/a Manor Pharmacy
A press ad for Manor Pharmacy’s PRO_Longevity service, seen in the Herts Advertiser on 20 September 2018. Bold red text stated “Our service PRO_Longevity will help you lose weight, and reduce your risk of Type 2 diabetes, cancer, heart disease, blood pressure and dementia-diseases we all fear!”. Furth...
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LadyCare Lifetime Ltd
The website www.ladycare-uk.com, seen on 4 January 2019, promoted LadyCare “a novel discreet device, found to reduce menopause symptoms in 71% of cases”. Text on the home page stated, “LADYCARE MENOPAUSE … PROVEN TO REDUCE OR COMPLETELY ELIMINATE MENOPAUSE SYMPTOMS, IN OVER 71% OF WOMEN &hellip...
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Vir Health Ltd t/a Numan
An ad for Numan, a website providing treatment for men’s health issues, seen on the side of a bus in March 2019, stated "Does cycling affect you in the bedroom?". Further text stated "Numan" and smaller text underneath stated "#bookoferections".
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iSpyEyes 1964262
Several posts appearing on the Instagram page of Marnie Simpson, a reality television personality, seen in September and October 2018: a. The first post stated, “The hottest fires burn blue, and her eyes are no different … Lenses | my range @ispyeyes …”. b. Another post stated, “Om...
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Senso-Rex Ltd
Media: Internet (social networking)
Topic: Health conditions, Medicines, remedies and therapies