TV channels warned against fake advertisements

THANE: As many as 48 TV channels have been issued warning letters by the Thane unit of the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) for airing advertisements of products that make false claims of curing various ailments.
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"Most ads aired during prime time attempt to convey an impression that the product on offer can rid one of diseases such as diabetes, pneumonia and asthma, among others . Some falsely proclaim that their tablets can enhance sexual pleasure, increase the height of growing children etc," said assistant commissioner S S Mohite.