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Govt advisory on promotion of illegal activities warns celebrities and influencers

Mar 07, 2024, at 08:32 am

New Delhi: Amid growing instances of direct and surrogate advertisements and endorsements of illegal activities like betting or gambling, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued a comprehensive advisory and warned celebrities and influencers to refrain from promoting such activities.

Central Consumer Protection Authority slaps Rs 5 lakh fine on Khan Study Group Institute for advertising misleading claims

Nov 10, 2023, at 05:52 am

New Delhi: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 5 lakh for misleading advertisement and unfair trade practice on Khan Study Group (KSG), the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said on Thursday.

Govt. releases fresh guidelines for celebs and social media influencers to protect consumers

Jan 21, 2023, at 04:13 am

New Delhi: The government on Friday released endorsement guidelines for celebrities and social media influencers to protect their audiences from being misled when they promote products or services.

CCPA issues advisory to e-commerce entities against illegal sale and facilitation of wireless jammers

May 01, 2022, at 03:35 am

New Delhi: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued an Advisory to e-commerce entities concerning selling or facilitating the sale of wireless jammers to consumers through their e-commerce platforms, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said Saturday. 

Cabinet approves MoU with Mauritius on Consumer Protection and Legal Metrology

Nov 22, 2018, at 03:14 pm

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS) : The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved MoU between India and Mauritius on Consumer Protection and Legal Metrology.

Consumer protection in line with New India mission : PM Modi

Oct 26, 2017, at 09:15 pm

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said his government's priority to consumer protection is in line with the 'New India' mission and this will lead to consumer prosperity ahead.