Philips Blue Touch Pain Relief Patch

[Dubious Dick]

It is some considerable time since my complaint to the ASA regarding this 'wonder' product. In fact can't recall off top pf head when, but have a feeling it was very early this year or late last. Today received this missive from the ASA. Shall try to remember to post again when I hear further:

Apologies for not being in touch regarding our investigation into the Philips Blue Touch Pain Relief Patch. We have received a detailed submission from the advertiser and it has been necessary to source an independent expert to review the evidence. We hope that their report will be with us towards the end of June.

I will update you with further developments.

Best wishes

Tom

Tom Marshall

Investigations Executive

Direct line 020 7492 2252



Advertising Standards Authority

Mid City Place, 71 High Holborn

London WC1V 6QT

Telephone 020 7492 2222

http://www.asa.org.uk

Read our 2013 Annual Report: Making ads clear

Legal, decent, honest and truthful

And for those of you who do not recall the product in question, please see here, at a mere £275!

http://www.philips.co.uk/c-p/PR3082_00/ ... ain-relief

[chaggle]

It is some considerable time since my complaint to the ASA regarding this 'wonder' product. In fact can't recall off top pf head when, but have a feeling it was very early this year or late last. Today received this missive from the ASA. Shall try to remember to post again when I hear further:

Apologies for not being in touch regarding our investigation into the Philips Blue Touch Pain Relief Patch. We have received a detailed submission from the advertiser and it has been necessary to source an independent expert to review the evidence. We hope that their report will be with us towards the end of June.

I will update you with further developments.

Best wishes

Tom

Tom Marshall

Investigations Executive

Direct line 020 7492 2252



Advertising Standards Authority

Mid City Place, 71 High Holborn

London WC1V 6QT

Telephone 020 7492 2222

http://www.asa.org.uk

Read our 2013 Annual Report: Making ads clear

Legal, decent, honest and truthful

And for those of you who do not recall the product in question, please see here, at a mere £275!

http://www.philips.co.uk/c-p/PR3082_00/ ... ain-relief

Apart from anything else I don't know how they can claim that shining a blue led light on your skin is in any way a 'natural' therapy.

[Tinkerbell]

clinically proven back pain relief

Have they published these results?
Well, at least they offer this:

Test it: 30-day money-back guarantee
See for yourself how it works and test Philips BlueTouch! If not satisfied, you will receive your money back within 30 days of the purchase date.

I have a feeling that there is some beauty facial treatment you can have that sounds similar, based on light, can't remember what it is called now. No, I haven't tried it.... :wry