Central Consumer Protection Authority Archives

CCPA Issues Guidelines to Combat Greenwashing and Misleading Environmental Claims

Bureau The News HashtagOctober 15, 202403 mins

New Delhi: In a significant step toward protecting consumers from misleading environmental claims, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has unveiled new “Guidelines for the Prevention and Regulation of Greenwashing or Misleading Environmental Claims, 2024.” The guidelines aim to promote transparency and accuracy in advertisements related to environmental sustainability, ensuring that businesses engage in truthful…

CCPA Penalizes Shankar IAS Academy for Misleading Advertisement on UPSC Civil Services Exam 2022

Bureau The News HashtagSeptember 1, 2024September 1, 202405 mins

New Delhi: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has taken strong action against Shankar IAS Academy for misleading advertisements regarding the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2022. Headed by Chief Commissioner Smt. Nidhi Khare and Commissioner Shri Anupam Mishra, the CCPA has imposed a penalty of ₹5 lakh on the academy for violating the provisions of…

CCPA Engages Electronic Appliance Manufacturers on Warranty Period Reforms

Bureau The News HashtagJune 22, 2024June 22, 202403 mins

New Delhi: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) convened a significant meeting with representatives from major electronic appliance manufacturing companies to address the pressing issue of warranty periods commencing from the date of purchase rather than the date of installation. This discrepancy often results in a reduced effective warranty period for consumers, who can only…

Central Consumer Protection Authority Takes Action Against Amazon for Misleading Sale of Sweets

Bureau The News HashtagJanuary 20, 202403 mins

New Delhi: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), led by Chief Commissioner Shri Rohit Kumar Singh, has initiated action against Amazon Seller Services Pvt. Ltd. regarding the sale of sweets on www.amazon.in under the name ‘Shri Ram Mandir Ayodhya Prasad.’

Govt preparing Guidelines for Prevention of Greenwashing by companies with a view to protect consumer interest

Bureau The News HashtagJanuary 11, 2024January 11, 202405 mins

New Delhi: Consumer’s interest is of paramount importance, said Shri Rohit Kumar Singh, Secretary Department of Consumer Affairs and Chief Commissioner of Central Consumer Protection Authority while chairing the 3rd meeting of committee to prepare Guideline for “Protection of consumer against Greenwashing” here

CCPA Takes Decisive Action Against Misleading Advertisements in Coaching Sector

Bureau The News HashtagJanuary 9, 202404 mins

New Delhi: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) convened its first committee meeting on January 8, 2024, to address the pressing issue of misleading advertisements in the coaching sector.