Mannatech, Incorporated.
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Mannatech, Incorporated is a multi-level marketing company that develops and sells dietary supplements, weight management products, and skin care products. The company's core technology is based on glyconutrients, which are saccharides derived from plants. Mannatech distributes its products through ...Show More
Better Health for All
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Mannatech Incorporated received an FDA warning letter in November 2017 for multiple violations of Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) regulations, including insanitary conditions and misbranded products.
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The FDA noted that products were adulterated and misbranded due to false or misleading labeling, including claims about therapeutic effects and inaccurate nutrient content.
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A follow-up in January 2020 indicated violations may have been addressed.
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The company settled lawsuits with the Texas Attorney General for $7 million and $6 million for making unsubstantiated health claims and deceptive marketing practices from 2002-2006.
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These false claims included curing or treating conditions like Down Syndrome, cystic fibrosis, and cancer.
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Numerous scientists have stated there is no scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of glyconutrients in preventing or curing diseases.
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The company's 2013 sales were over $170 million, and the settlements indicate a significant portion of revenue was tied to these deceptive practices.
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The company used misleading 'before and after' photos and encouraged product testimonials exaggerating healing effects.
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Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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Mannatech, Incorporated is a multi-level marketing company that sells dietary supplements, weight management products, and skin care products. The company does not offer lending, deposit, or other financial services to consumers.
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Therefore, all KPIs related to fair money and economic opportunity, which are designed for financial institutions, are not applicable. The provided articles focus on allegations of misleading marketing practices and false product claims, such as a $7 million settlement for exaggerating product benefits and a $750,000 settlement for fraud and invasion of privacy.
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These issues do not pertain to financial products or services.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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No evidence available to assess Mannatech, Incorporated on Fair Pay & Worker Respect.
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No specific, quantitative data points were found in the provided articles to assess MTEX.US against any of the Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing KPIs. While several articles mention Mannatech's Supplier Code of Conduct, which outlines expectations for ethical and compliant business practices including human rights, labor standards, environmental protection, and conflict minerals, these documents do not provide measurable metrics such as the percentage of fair-trade certified spend, audit frequency, number of labor incidents, traceability coverage, remediation speed, ethical clause coverage in contracts, share of high-risk materials, or supplier diversity spend.
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Articles discussing general supply chain issues or fair trade certifications also did not provide company-specific data for MTEX.US. Charitable initiatives like "Mission 5 Million" are not relevant to the defined KPIs for ethical sourcing.
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Honest & Fair Business
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In 2025, Mannatech settled deceptive trade practice charges, paying a $1 million civil penalty and $4 million in restitution to Texas consumers, totaling $5 million in ethics-related regulatory fines.
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The company has a formal whistleblower protection policy that utilizes EthicsPoint, an independent third-party, for confidential reporting via hotlines in various countries, and prohibits retaliation.
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However, there is no evidence of independent investigation processes, training frequency, or program effectiveness. Mannatech's Business Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics imply anti-corruption policies, but specific details on enforcement mechanisms, due diligence processes, or training effectiveness are not provided.
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The use of EthicsPoint for reporting suggests some independent verification of ethical claims, but the extent of this verification for overall ethical claims and compliance is not specified.
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Kind to Animals
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Mannatech has a global corporate ban on all animal testing across every product category, stating it "does not engage in or support animal testing."
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All formulas are exclusively tested on a panel of willing human beings.
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The company has used zero animals in any testing since 2010, with annual external audits confirming compliance. Alternative methods are standard in all product development and safety dossiers.
No War, No Weapons
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No information was found in the provided articles regarding MTEX.US's association with arms manufacturing, military contracts, conflict facilitation, or any related initiatives concerning the 'No War, No Weapons' ethical value.
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Planet-Friendly Business
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Mannatech, Incorporated lacks publicly available data for all key environmental metrics, including total greenhouse gas emissions, science-based targets, renewable energy usage, water consumption, and waste diversion rates.
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The company does not report any net-zero goals, TCFD alignment, or climate scenario analysis.
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Information on supply chain climate transparency, biodiversity efforts, or climate justice initiatives is also unavailable.
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While the company began using recycled corrugated boxes in November 2007 and recycles paper and plastic waste from its distribution center,
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no quantitative data on waste diversion rates or recycled content ratios is provided.
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The company also sponsored local environmental programs in 2008, but the scale and outcomes are not quantified against the rubric's thresholds.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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No specific, concrete data points relevant to the 'Respect for Cultures & Communities' ethical value were found in the provided articles for MTEX.US. The articles either explicitly state that the information is not applicable or that no relevant data could be extracted.
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Safe & Smart Tech
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No specific, concrete data points or relevant information regarding MTEX.US's performance on any 'Safe & Smart Tech' KPIs were found in the provided articles.
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The articles either indicated no data was found for the company or discussed general industry practices without company-specific details.
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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No specific, quantitative data or concrete initiatives related to waste diversion, product recyclability, packaging sustainability, recycled content, single-use plastic reduction, take-back programs, circular design, waste reduction, hazardous waste management, product durability, repairability, waste audits, zero waste certifications, waste disposal violations, material efficiency, packaging-to-product ratio, waste reduction targets, supplier waste requirements, or customer waste education were found in the provided articles for MTEX.US.
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