The consumer affairs ministry has issued notices to six alcohol and tobacco brands over surrogate advertising.
CNBC-TV18 has learnt that the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to 8 PM Premium Black, Sterling Reserve, Seagram's Imperial Blue, Rajnigandha Pan Masala, Vimal Pan Masala and Kamala Pasand Pan Masala.
CCPA has asked all six brands to submit a detailed response in writing for violating the advertising guidelines in a months’ time. It has also asked for discontinuation of the advertisements with immediate effect.
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