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CCPA Imposes ₹1 Lakh Penalty Each on Storia Foods and Mrs. Bectors for Misleading “100%” Claims
Enforcement Action Against Misleading Food Advertisements
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 21 Jun 2026 · 1 min
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed penalties of ₹1,00,000 each on Storia Foods and Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities for misleading advertisements regarding their food products labeled as '100%'.
The UPSC angle
General Studies Paper II
Relevance to Current Affairs
Understanding the implications of misleading advertisements on consumer rights and public health is crucial for UPSC aspirants.
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