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Source-This post on Centre issues advisory for ads on food and health products only has been created based on the article “Centre issues advisory for ads on food and health products only” published in “The Hindu” on 4 July 2024.
Why in the news?
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has recently issued a new advisory specifically targeting advertisements for food and health products.
About Advisory for Ads on Food and Health Products
1. This advisory requires advertisers and advertising agencies in these sectors to upload an annual self-declaration certificate on designated platforms.
2. This new directive supersedes all previous advisories from the Ministry and is solely applicable to the food and health sectors. This means that only these sectors are required to submit the self-declaration certificate annually.
3. According to the advisory, the platforms for uploading the self-declaration certificates are the Broadcast Seva Portal for TV and radio advertisements and the Press Council of India Portal for print media and internet advertisements.
4. Advertisers and advertising agencies involved in promoting products and services in the food and health sectors are advised to comply by uploading their annual self-declaration certificates on these specified platforms.
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