Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) Health-Related Decisions and Recommendations, September 2015
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 September, the complaints that were upheld against health-related claims included: Amrita Homeopathy: The advertisement’s claim, “Experience rapid, complete and permanent cure with Advanced Classical Homeopathy for Asthma”, was not substantiated with clinical evidence. Ayusya Herbal Clinic: The claim in the advertisement, “Over Three Lakh Satisfied Patients,” was not substantiated. Marico Limited (Saffola Total): The advertisement’s claim, “Saffola Total has 2X anti- oxidant power than olive oil”, …
Continue Reading >Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) Health-Related Decisions and Recommendations, July 2015
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: Alcos International: The advertisement’s claim “PA+++,” was not substantiated as the data submitted contained some general information about definitions of SPF and UV radiation, but there is no reference how it relates to the ALCOS/IONA product. Also, the visual shown in the advertisement is misleading as it implies complete protection from sun rays. Clear Vision …
Continue Reading >Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) Health-Related Decisions and Recommendations, August 2015
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: Abdan Pharmacare Private Limited: The claim in the advertisement, “Abdan Hair Tonic – Stops hair fall – Stop balding – Increases memory by dendrite cells,” was not substantiated with proof of efficacy. Alaska Water Marketing (Amazing Water): The claims in the advertisement, “First Time in India” and “Amazing Water – Anti-Oxidant – Anti-Ageing – 7 X …
Continue Reading >Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) Health-Related Decisions and Recommendations, December 2015
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: Iqra Herbals (IH3 Capsules-Penis Enlargement Capsules): The claims in the advertisement, “No need to be average,” “Add size to your manhood” and “Best Product,” were not substantiated with product efficacy data. Also, the claims read in conjunction with the advertisement visual, imply that the product is meant for enhancement of sexual pleasure, which is in breach of the …
Continue Reading >Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) Health-Related Decisions and Recommendations, June 2015
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: CavinKare Pvt Ltd (Chik Egg White Protein Shampoo): The advertisement claims “Isska Egg White Protein damage baalon ko jad se sire tak nourish karke hair fall kam kare” (“Its Egg White Protein nourishes damaged hair from root to tip and reduces hair fall”), was not substantiated with data specific to Egg White Protein. The visual depiction …
Continue Reading >Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) Health-Related Decisions and Recommendations, May 2015
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: Ayurwin Pharma Private Limited (Nutrislim Range of Products): The advertisement’s claims “Are you overweight? Natural way to become Slim & Attractive,” “Ayurwin’s Nutrislim – Beneficial due to herbal combination.,” “We us Ayurwin Nutrislim + every day in our family to maintain our fitness. We are slim and active.,” “For Better Results Use Nutrislim + Powder & …
Continue Reading >Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) Health-Related Decisions and Recommendations, April 2015
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: Ambic Ayurved (Hopeliv Ds Sugar Free Range of Products): The advertisement claims that Hopeliv DS Sugar Free Syrup & Tablet is 100% Ayurvedic with five benefits, stops the ill effects of alcohol, increases the efficiency of liver, increases appetite, improves digestion, useful for diabetic people and increases immunity power. Ambic Ayurved India Private Limited (Navroop …
Continue Reading >Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) Health-Related Decisions and Recommendations, March 2015
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: Amar Products India (Collegian Cream): The advertisement claims that Collegian cream is useful for pimples, black spots, small pox, eczema, dark circles around the eyes, freckles, stretch marks, skin cuts and burns on the skin, wounds etc., which helps reduce wrinkles and increases fairness, which can also be used as a facial or after shave cream, …
Continue Reading >Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) Health-Related Decisions and Recommendations, November 2015
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 November, the complaints that were upheld against health-related claims included: Ayurwin Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd. (Nutrigain): The advertisement’s claim of Nutrigain resulting in weight gain without side effect was not substantiated. In addition, the advertisement showing a reference to weight gain resulting in getting a job or success in job is derogatory to men, especially to those with weight issues as it results in social conditioning of …
Continue Reading >Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) Health-Related Decisions and Recommendations, October 2015
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: Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd. (Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Enamel Repair): It was concluded that the advertisement’s claim in the voice over of “enamel repair” as well as the visual representation which indicate that the tooth enamel is restored to its original condition or is re-built, was not substantiated. Dabur India Limited (Dabur Odomos Mosquito Repellant): The claim …
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