The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) on July 03, 2024, issued a notification regarding compliance with the Hon'ble Supreme Court order related to TV channels, newspapers, entities involved in publishing advertisements on the internet, etc.
The following has been stated: -
•In light of the directions of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, and in supersession of previous Advisories dated June 03, 2024, and June 05, 2024, advertisers/advertising agencies issuing advertisements for products and services related to Food and Health sectors are advised to upload an annual self-declaration certificate on the above-mentioned portals, as applicable, and make available the proof of uploading the self-declaration to the concerned media stakeholders, such as TV channels, newspapers, entities involved in publishing of advertisements on the internet, etc. for the record.
•It is clarified that it shall be the responsibility of the advertiser’s /advertising agencies to ensure that every advertisement being issued by them is in adherence to the applicable Indian laws, rules, and regulations in letter and spirit.
The detailed notification is given in the document below.
[Notification No. 13011/8/2024-BC. II]
