Over its multi-decade operating history, Nu Skin Enterprises has faced various legal challenges, class-action lawsuits, and regulatory inquiries pertaining to its multi-level marketing business structure, distributor recruitment practices, and product marketing claims. Major historical legal actions include a federal class-action settlement involving allegations regarding business operations and regulatory compliance in overseas markets, alongside civil penalty settlements with regulatory bodies like the Federal Trade Commission concerning past advertising claims for nutritional supplements. While the company has consistently denied wrongdoing or legal violations in these settlements, these legal events have drawn ongoing public scrutiny to the multi-level marketing industry.