Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) Health-Related Decisions and Recommendations, March 2014
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) is a voluntary, self-regulatory organization for India’s advertising industry. The council and its Consumer Complaints Council (CCC) evaluate complaints from consumers and industry which assert that advertisements are false, misleading, indecent, illegal, leading to unsafe practices, and/or or unfair to competition, and therefore violate the ASCI Code for Self-Regulation in Advertising. In March, the complaints that were upheld against health-related claims included: Aadri Ayurveda: Energy Vardhak claims that it is the ‘only solution which provides new energy if someone has less desire for sex. It cures other problems like masculine weakness, less sperms & guarantees happiness in married life,’ They are 100% ayurvedic capsules. Visual implies product meant to enhance sexual pleasure. Arogya Amrit Sansthan: Madhumeh Arogya Amrut claims that …
Continue Reading >Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) Health-Related Decisions and Recommendations, December 2014
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) is a voluntary, self-regulatory organization for India’s advertising industry. The council and its Consumer Complaints Council (CCC) evaluate complaints from consumers and industry which assert that advertisements are false, misleading, indecent, illegal, leading to unsafe practices, and/or or unfair to competition, and therefore violate the ASCI Code for Self-Regulation in Advertising. In December, the complaints that were upheld against health-related claims included: Aarogya Peeth: The advertisement of Aarogya Peeth claims natural cure for diseases like paralysis, joints pain, depression, piles, insomnia, obesity, motor neuron disease, bronchitis, chronic fatigue, diabetes, arthritis, gastric problem, sexual problems, etc. The advertisement claims to cure diseases without medicines, pain and side effects. It also states, “Acharya Ram Gopal Dixit – Neurotherapy health consultant …
Continue Reading >Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) Health-Related Decisions and Recommendations, January 2014
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) is a voluntary, self-regulatory organization for India’s advertising industry. The council and its Consumer Complaints Council (CCC) evaluate complaints from consumers and industry which assert that advertisements are false, misleading, indecent, illegal, leading to unsafe practices, and/or or unfair to competition, and therefore violate the ASCI Code for Self-Regulation in Advertising. January, the complaints that were upheld against health-related claims included: AAA Teleshopping P. Ltd. Energy Prash: Claims that “Energy Prash increases Oxygen in the blood, improves immunity, improves Vitality, and brings back your youthfulness.” The ad appears to be in violation of the Drugs and Magic Remedies Act. Abhijit Chikitsalay: Claims ‘Successful treatment of infertility (childlessness) and incurable diseases.’ Acupressure Cycle – Claims ‘Acupressure Cycle – Bye …
Continue Reading >Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) Health-Related Decisions and Recommendations, February 2014
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) is a voluntary, self-regulatory organization for India’s advertising industry. The council and its Consumer Complaints Council (CCC) evaluate complaints from consumers and industry which assert that advertisements are false, misleading, indecent, illegal, leading to unsafe practices, and/or or unfair to competition, and therefore violate the ASCI Code for Self-Regulation in Advertising. In February, the complaints that were upheld against health-related claims included: P10-Pm Capsule: Claims that ’10 P.M. not only gives relief to sex patients but also to patients suffering from paralysis’. Pack visual in ad implies product meant to enhance sexual pleasure – DMR violation. 8 Capsules: Claims that 8 capsule is for manhood. ‘Be the man, implies product meant to enhance sexual pleasure. DMR violation.’ Acupressure Shodh Prashikshan …
Continue Reading >Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) Health-Related Decisions and Recommendations, June 2014
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) is a voluntary, self-regulatory organization for India’s advertising industry. The council and its Consumer Complaints Council (CCC) evaluate complaints from consumers and industry which assert that advertisements are false, misleading, indecent, illegal, leading to unsafe practices, and/or or unfair to competition, and therefore violate the ASCI Code for Self-Regulation in Advertising. In June, the complaints that were upheld against health-related claims included: Anti Addiction: The advertisement Anti Addiction claims that it is an effective medicine for treating addictions such as drugs, cigarette, and alcohol and tobacco. The advertiser further claims that Anti Addiction is a 100 percent ayurvedic medicine with no side effects and various health benefits. The product not only helps its user in becoming free from any type of …
Continue Reading >Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) Health-Related Decisions and Recommendations, May 2014
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) is a voluntary, self-regulatory organization for India’s advertising industry. The council and its Consumer Complaints Council (CCC) evaluate complaints from consumers and industry which assert that advertisements are false, misleading, indecent, illegal, leading to unsafe practices, and/or or unfair to competition, and therefore violate the ASCI Code for Self-Regulation in Advertising. In May, the complaints that were upheld against health-related claims included: AG Herbs (Singapore) Pvt. Ltd.: The advertisement of OPTM Health Care claims to be No.1 chain of pain clinic in India. Dr. Apurba Ganguly having extensive international research of 30 years spearheads OPTM Health care. His treatment protocol depends on patent filed for bioâ€energetic natural phyto medicines which enter the pain affected areas through the skin into the blood system …
Continue Reading >Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) Health-Related Decisions and Recommendations, April 2014
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) is a voluntary, self-regulatory organization for India’s advertising industry. The council and its Consumer Complaints Council (CCC) evaluate complaints from consumers and industry which assert that advertisements are false, misleading, indecent, illegal, leading to unsafe practices, and/or or unfair to competition, and therefore violate the ASCI Code for Self-Regulation in Advertising. In April, the complaints that were upheld against health-related claims included: AOA Health – De (Addiction Capsule): The advertisement claims of quitting alcohol without any side effect or else get money back. Bright Lifecare Pvt. Ltd. (Healthkart Plus) : The complainant cited that a disturbing advertisement on FM radio that suggested that customers must download this free mobile app, Healthkart Plus. It mentions a diabetic being happy about finding …
Continue Reading >Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) Health-Related Decisions and Recommendations, July 2014
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) is a voluntary, self-regulatory organization for India’s advertising industry. The council and its Consumer Complaints Council (CCC) evaluate complaints from consumers and industry which assert that advertisements are false, misleading, indecent, illegal, leading to unsafe practices, and/or or unfair to competition, and therefore violate the ASCI Code for Self-Regulation in Advertising. In July, the complaints that were upheld against health-related claims included: AAA Teleshopping Private Limited (Slim 20): The advertisement for Slim 20 claims to be an effective method of reducing weight with no side effects. It further says that Slim 20 is scientifically proven to be one of the most valuable products to fight against obesity. “Health and Nutrition Management, Canada, USA and Health and Food Security Department, Dubai and the …
Continue Reading >Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) Health-Related Decisions and Recommendations, August 2014
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) is a voluntary, self-regulatory organization for India’s advertising industry. The council and its Consumer Complaints Council (CCC) evaluate complaints from consumers and industry which assert that advertisements are false, misleading, indecent, illegal, leading to unsafe practices, and/or or unfair to competition, and therefore violate the ASCI Code for Self-Regulation in Advertising. In August, the complaints that were upheld against health-related claims included: Advanced Hair Studio: The advertisement claims that Advanced Hair Studio is the only company in the world to have patented four unique procedures for hair loss under one roof. It further claims that the procedures have been performed over a million times. The advertisement further guarantees 100% percent restoration of head hair and restore your appearance. …
Continue Reading >Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) Health-Related Decisions and Recommendations, October 2014
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) is a voluntary, self-regulatory organization for India’s advertising industry. The council and its Consumer Complaints Council (CCC) evaluate complaints from consumers and industry which assert that advertisements are false, misleading, indecent, illegal, leading to unsafe practices, and/or or unfair to competition, and therefore violate the ASCI Code for Self-Regulation in Advertising. In October, the complaints that were upheld against health-related claims included: Advanced Hair Studio: The advertisement of Advance Hair Studio claims to have performed procedures on more than one million people including more than 10,000 celebrities from Hollywood, Bollywood, sports etc. Ambic Ayurved (Diabiant Sugar Care Tablet): The advertisement of Diabiant Sugar Care Tablet claims that continuous intake of Diabiant is known to have reduced the level …
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