ASCI moves in to clamp misleading COVID-19 claims in India
January 25 2021 COVID-19 continues to be the biggest newsmaker attracting businesses to launch products that would potentially help to prevent and cure the infection. As the virus has spread, a number of advertisements with misleading claims around COVID-19 have emerged, such as those referring to cures and preventions stemming from an ‘anti-corona’ mattress or through the application of tulsi (Indian basil) drops to apparel. Tackling misinformation Press reports suggest that the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has reviewed more than 500 advertisemen...
Source: managingip.com