BBB National Programs Decision Summaries

New York, NY – June 7, 2022 – The National Advertising Division (NAD) determined that Mazee, LLC provided a reasonable basis for claims that its Glee Gum is “plastic-free.” However, NAD recommended that the advertiser discontinue claims that the gum base of Glee Gum is “made with chicle,” unqualified natural claims (“natural”, “all-natural,” “100% natural”), as well as its “plant-based” claims, and unqualified “eco-friendly” claims. During the proceeding, the advertiser permanently discontinued and modified several challenged claims. NAD did not review the discontinued claims or pre-modification claims on the merits.

New York, NY – June 1, 2022 – The National Advertising Division (NAD) determined that RGF Environmental Group, Inc., manufacturer of RGF Air Purification Devices, can make certain general efficacy claims, including that the REME HALO air purifier “provides whole home and building purification.” However, NAD recommended that the advertiser discontinue claims relating to the safety of the emissions generated by the RGF devices, certain quantity-related claims, and others. 

New York, NY – May 31, 2022 – The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs recommended that i-Health, Inc. (DSM North America) discontinue health-related claims for its Culturelle IBS Complete Support. The claims, which appeared on product packaging, the advertiser’s website, and in third-party online advertising, were challenged by The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G), a competing manufacturer of products aimed at gut health, including those containing probiotics and prebiotics. 

New York, NY – May 26, 2022 – The National Advertising Division (NAD) determined Google Fiber provided a reasonable basis for certain superior speed claims for its fiber service as compared with cable internet providers in its footprint. However, with respect to its “faster in every direction” claim and its “everything you do goes much faster” claim, NAD recommended that the advertiser make certain modifications. The claims at issue were challenged by Charter Communications, Inc. 

New York, NY – May 26, 2022 – The National Advertising Division (NAD) determined that Global Medical Response, Inc. provided a reasonable basis for certain advertising claims for its Air Ambulance Transport. However, NAD recommended that the advertiser clearly disclose qualifying information related to its AirMedCare Network subscription membership program. The claims at issue were challenged by Air Methods Corporation, a competitor in the emergency air medical transport services industry.

New York, NY – May 25, 2022 – The National Advertising Division (NAD) recommended that Goli Nutrition modify its advertising to avoid conveying challenged implied product efficacy claims for its Ashwagandha Gummies dietary supplement and modify or discontinue a qualified claim about the ability of the ingredient KSM-66 Ashwagandha Root Extract to affect physical performance.

McLean, VA – May 24, 2022 – The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) recommended that certain earnings claims disseminated by My LaLa Leggings salesforce members be discontinued. My LaLa Leggings is an affiliate-based marketing company for clothing, located in Palmdale, CA. The inquiry was commenced by DSSRC through its ongoing independent monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry. 

New York, NY – May 05, 2022 – A panel of the National Advertising Review Board (NARB) has recommended that Merck Animal Health discontinue its “Best in Show” commercial for Bravecto brand flea and tick preventative based on the NARB panel’s finding that the 30-second commercial reasonably communicates an implied misleading and unsupported message that a rival company’s NexGard brand flea preventative fails to protect against fleas for twelve weeks because of a lack of efficacy. 

New York, NY – May 4, 2022 – The National Advertising Division (NAD) determined that CoStar Group, Inc. has a reasonable basis for certain Apartments.com claims, however, NAD recommended that CoStar modify or discontinue certain popularity claims, discontinue several of the challenged conversion and web prevalence claims, and modify or discontinue certain website/service feature claims. 

McLean, VA – May 2, 2022 – BBB National Programs’ data privacy watchdog, the Digital Advertising Accountability Program (DAAP), worked with T-Mobile USA, Inc. to bring it into compliance with the Digital Advertising Alliance’s (DAA) Self-Regulatory Principles. DAAP monitors the digital marketplace for compliance with digital advertising best practices. As part of its ongoing monitoring activity, DAAP conducted a review of T-Mobile’s Privacy Notice, as published on its website.