Consumer Protection Act Archives

The guidelines are aimed at preventing individuals from misleading their followers when endorsing products or services and ensuring that they comply with the Consumer Protection Act and associated rules or guidelines

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Centre issues strict guidelines on brand endorsements by celebrities, social media...

PGurus Newsdesk - March 6, 2023 2

Centre releases set of guidelines called 'Endorsements Know-hows' for celebrities, influencers, & virtual influencers on SM platforms On Monday, the Department of Consumer Affairs issued...

The advisory comes in light of instances of a number of advertisements of online betting websites and platforms appearing in print, electronic, social and online media

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India tells Print, TV and Digital Media to refrain from advertising...

Team PGurus - June 13, 2022 0

Government advises against advertising online betting platforms In a bid to prevent online gambling, the Information and Broadcasting Ministry on Monday issued an advisory directing...

The CCPA has taken 113 actions, of which 57 are notices for misleading advertisements, 47 notices relate to unfair trade practices and nine are for violation of consumer rights

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CCPA takes cognizance of misleading advertisements; slaps fine of Rs.10 lakh

PGurus Newsdesk - June 11, 2022 1

CCPA cracks down on firms with misleading advertisements Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has taken cognizance of the erring companies under the various sections of...