Misleading Labels

CCPA slaps ₹1 lakh fine on United Biscuits over 'wholewheat' claim

The CCPA found that the biscuits contained 19.5 per cent whole wheat, while refined wheat flour (maida) accounted for 52 per cent of the product, despite the product being marketed as 'wholewheat'

Updated On: 31 Aug 2026 | 4:15 PM IST

SC warns states of contempt for inaction on misleading advertisements

The SC bench scheduled compliance reviews for Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, and Jammu & Kashmir on February 10

Updated On: 15 Jan 2025 | 9:26 PM IST

UP govt asks district administration to keep tab on misleading information

Move meant to stop attempt to malign the state's image

Updated On: 18 Aug 2023 | 9:28 PM IST

CCPA issues notices to companies for misleading advertisements

CCPA has issued show cause notices to various companies for misleading and misguiding advertisements during the Covid-19 pandemic

Updated On: 01 Jan 2021 | 6:06 PM IST

'Gluten-free water' shows absurdity of trend in labelling what's absent

Labels contain misleading claims that exploit a knowledge gap with consumers

Updated On: 29 Aug 2017 | 10:44 AM IST