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Celeb Endorsements Under Fire Amid FDA Probe
26 Sep
Summary
- President Murmu's speech highlights celebrity endorsement responsibility.
- Maharashtra FDA is investigating ads linked to tobacco promotion.
- FDA chief emphasizes celebrity duty to public health awareness.
President Droupadi Murmu's recent address at the 72nd National Film Awards has brought the issue of celebrity endorsements under intense scrutiny.
The President's message coincides with actions taken by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) against prominent film stars. These investigations reportedly concern advertisements that the regulator alleges amount to surrogate promotion of products linked to tobacco.
FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe shared the President's video message, emphasizing the critical role of celebrities in public health campaigns. Mundhe stated, "Influence is not immunity," highlighting the ethical obligations associated with wielding significant public influence.
