A.S. Research, LLC (Synovia)
A.S. Research, LLC, marketers of the dietary supplement Synovia, settled FTC charges alleging they used deceptive tactics to mislead consumers into believing Synovia could treat arthritis and alleviate joint pain. The FTC found these claims unsubstantiated and in violation of consumer protection standards. As part of the settlement, the company was required to halt the deceptive marketing practices. In December 2020, the FTC announced it was returning nearly $775,000 to consumers harmed by the deceptively marketed product.
Flagged claims (1)
Synovia could treat arthritis and alleviate joint pain
Required actions (2)
halting the deceptive tactics they allegedly used to mislead consumers into thinking Synovia could treat arthritis and alleviate joint pain
the Commission announced it was returning almost $775,000 to consumers who both the deceptively marketed product
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