The Society for Science Based Healthcare has had a complaint upheld by the Advertising Standards Authority against a misleading advertisement for acupuncture. ACC spent more on acupuncture last year than the government expects to spend on the flag referendum, but
The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled that ads for homeopathy from New Zealand natural health store “HealthPost” were misleading. The Society for Science Based Healthcare complained about three advertisements from HealthPost. The ASA has released its decision to uphold two
Following a complaint, the Pharmacy Council has reminded New Zealand pharmacists they must be able to counsel patients about the current evidence for alternative medicines such homeopathy. The Society for Science Based Healthcare believes it is unethical for pharmacists to
The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint from the Society for Science Based Healthcare against the Homeopathy Centre in Christchurch. They ruled that the Homeopathy Centre’s advertisements misled consumers, unduly glamorised the benefits of homeopathy, portrayed unrealistic outcomes, unjustifiably
Woolrest Biomag has once again withdrawn claims that their products can relieve pain, following complaints to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). Woolrest Biomag has been claiming in advertisements since at least 1999 that their magnetic mattress underlays can relieve pain.
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint regarding advertising of the homeopathic product “No-Jet-Lag“” in an Auckland pharmacy. The complaint, which was lodged with the ASA by the Society for Science Based Healthcare in July, alleged that the
A complaint to the Advertising Standards Authority against Osmosis Skincare has been upheld, regarding advertisements on their website for their “UV Protection” product, made of “Harmonized Water”. Two versions of these products were advertised, a “Tan” version and a “No
Health 2000 is New Zealand’s largest natural health retailer. They have many stores throughout New Zealand, and also advertise online via their website and with an email newsletter. Every couple of months they publish a free magazine that can be
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld 3 complaints from the Society for Science Based Healthcare regarding misleading health claims. These are the latest in a long line of successful complaints laid with the ASA about misleading health claims, regarding