ASCI Update: Complaints against 143 out of 260 ads in May 2018

In May 2018, ASCI's Consumer Complaints Council (CCC) upheld complaints against 143 advertisements out of a total of 260 that it evaluated. Of these 143 advertisements against which complaints were upheld, 42 belonged to the healthcare sector, 61 to the education sector, 15 to the food and beverages category, 10 to the personal care, and 15 were from the 'others' category.

DIRECT COMPLAINTS

The advertisements listed below had complained filed against them by the general public or by industry members. Complaints against the following three advertisements were upheld as the advertisements violated Chapter III (against harmful situations) of the ASCI Code:-

PepsiCo India - Pepsi, Coca‐Cola India ‐ Limca and Sree Muralikrishna Soap Works (JIL Washing Powder and Soap).

PERSONAL CARE:

Hindustan Unilever (Pure Derm Anti Dandruff Shampoo), Colgate‐Palmolive (India) ‐ Colgate Herbal Natural Toothpaste, Marico (Nihar Shanti Badam Amla Hair Oil), Cosmos Online (Gizmobaba Laser power grow comb), Renovision Exports (Orthovit Oil and Capsules), Prince Pharma (2 Much Breast Cream), IncNut Digital (Amaira Ayurvedic Hair Growth Oil), and Sarina Herbal (Zulfraj Hair Oil and Shampoo).

LegalEdge Tutorials, Think & Learn (Byju's -The Learning App), Bennett Coleman & Co, BITT Polytechnic, Jet Overseas, Made Easy Group (NEXT IAS), School of Indian Hotel Management and Capable Workforce - Bharat Sevak Samaj.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES:

Shree Baidyanath Ayurved Bhawan (Baidyanath Kesari Kalp), PEPSICO INDIA ‐ Quaker Oats, Crown Beers India, Dabur India (Dabur Honey), and Tata Chemicals (Tata Rock Salt).

HEALTHCARE:

Dr Detox Weight Loss Clinic, Prince Pharma/ 2 Much Gold, Luna Pharma/ Stonecure, Natural Care, Beaut N Hea, and Shathayu Ayurveda.

OTHERS:

Sonalika International Tractors, Orris Infrastructure, Lux Industries (Lux Venus Innerwear), Elica PB India (Elica Chimney), Whirlpool of India (Whirlpool 3D Inverter AC), KAFF Appliances (India) (KAFF Kitchen Appliances), and Reckitt Benckiser India (Mortein Insta Tulsi).

SUO MOTO Surveillance by ASCI

EDUCATION:

Banasthali Vidyapith, Bragnam Pre School, MGM Public School, Mindseed Pre School, Yaduvanshi Shiksha Niketan, Rao IIT Academy, Zee Interactive Learning System ‐ Kidzee Pre School, Taxila Business School, Scottish International School, Shemrock and Shemford Group of Schools (Shemford Futuristic School), Aakash Educational Services (Aakash Medical IIT ‐ JEE Foundation), Knowledge Station India (The Santa Kidz), Deeksha Classes, and SP Smart Digital.

Complaints against the advertisements of 39 educational institutes (listed below) are upheld mainly because of unsubstantiated claims and/ or misleading claims that they provide 100 per cent placement/ placement assistance and/ or they claim to be the No. 1 in their respective fields.

Travedo Institute of Hotel Management, Golden Dreams, Institute of Science and Management, Mumbai International School, Aashvi Academy, Academics Future Solution Group, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Bansal Classes, Clat Prep Education, Crux Academy, Focus Academy for Competitive Exams, Arcot Sri Mahalakshmi Womens College, Bansal Classes, Dhokai Classes, IBT Institute, IFBI ‐ Institute of Finance, Banking and Insurance, Kautilya Classes, Pahal Design, Rao IIT Academy, Safal Academy, Scope Computer Education, Global Institute of hotel and hospitality management, Big Learnings, Media 3 International ‐ Media , Ahire Classes, Akbar Academy of Airline Studies ,Bodhi School International, Daiya Classes, Dashmesh Academy, Dev Classes, IBT Institute, Ishwar Kripa Career Institute, Law Prep Tutorial, Narendra Tiwari IAS Academy, All India Education Research Academy ‐ ERA Kids A Play School, Prayas Academy, Bismi Educational Trust‐ VICT Group of Educational Institutions, Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation, AICP‐ Ashutosh.

HEALTHCARE:

Jyothy Laboratories, (YLG) R and R Salons, Dr. Samrat Clinic - Dr. Samrat Clinic, Homeocare, D.S Research Centre, Dr. Batra's Positive Health Clinic - Dr. Batra's Homeopathic Clinic, Gen Siddha Hospital, Trivancore Ayurvedic Hospital, Gen Siddha Hospital, Hashmi Dawakhana, HB Care 24 (Dr Regain Products), Abhijay Hospital (ARC International Fertility & Research Centre), Mitera Hospital, Starkey Laboratories India - Starkey, Vital Clinic, Orthomax Hospital and Trauma Centre, Woodlands Hospital, Hair Doc Trichology Hair Clinic, Max Hair Studio International - Max Hair, Allen Healthcare Co. - Livosin DS, Chetanta Clinic, Gudghedukhi Upchar Kendra - Kayakalp Kesh Ayurved, Star Ayurveda - Star Homeopathy, Sanjeevani Netralaya Retina Care Centre - Sanjeevani Netralaya, Swamiji Multi speciality Ayurvedic Hospital - Swamiji Ayurvedic Consulting and Chikitsa Kendra, Rana Ayurveda, R & R Diabetic & Thyroid Clinic, Star Ayurveda - Star Homeopathy, Zilaxo Advanced Pain Solution (Zilaxo), Sigma Health Care - Aerofit Fitness Equipment, H and B - Hair and Beyond, Healing Hasta Herbal Concepts - My Dr Pain Relief Oil, and Jolly Health Care - Jolly Tulsi 51 Drops.

FOOD and BEVERAGE:

Maans Products (India) - Nirdosh Cigarette, Emprove ‐ Emprove Green Coffee, Sunraja Oil Industries ‐ Mr Gold Refined Groundnut, KBRL ‐ India Gate Brown Basmati Rice, Gopal Bhog Atta, Orange Nutraceuticals (Sweet n Zero), Super Salt - (Top Line Activ Natural Salt), and Bhopal Sahakari Sangh Dugdha (Sanchi Milk).

PERSONAL CARE:

Lotus Herbals - Lotus Colorkick Lip Sugar and Besure Healthcare.

Others:

Gupta Builders & Promoters (GBP Centrum), Top Notch Infotronix (Zebronics), Cambridge Clothing Company LLP - Cambridge Range, Madura Fashion & Lifestyle (Van Heusen Anti‐Bacterial Innerwear), 3M India (Scotch Brite Antibacterial Scrub Pad), Pommys Garments (India) - Pommys Nighties & Inner Wears, and Vaani Water Solution - Vaani Water Purifier.