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Brands, influencers and celebrities who violated ASCI Guidelines for Influencers Advertising
The influencers and brands were contacted by the complaints handling team and were asked to comply with the guidelines
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Brands, influencers and celebrities who violated ASCI Guidelines for Influencers Advertising

The influencers and brands were contacted by the complaints handling team and were asked to comply with the guidelines
  • ASCI has released a list of influencers and brands that failed to comply with its influencer marketing guidelines.
  • Ranveer Singh, Jacqueline Fernandez, and 26 others didn't comply with disclosure labels on the first instance and on subsequent routine checks.
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) launched the Guidelines for Influencer Advertising in Digital Media on 27th May 2021 to ensure transparency of branded promotions on social media by influencers. The guidelines came into effect from the 14th of June, 2021. ASCI has now released a list of influencers and brands that are in breach of its Guidelines for Influencers Advertising in Digital Media.

Ranveer Singh, Jacqueline Fernandez, and 26 others didn't comply with disclosure labels on the first instance and on subsequent routine checks.

As On Jan 2022
#BrandInfluencer NameSocial Handle
'Aveda' available at Nykaa E-Retail Private LimitedMs. Sonam Babanifashioneiress
'Aveda' available at Nykaa E-Retail Private LimitedMs. Karishma Sakhranikarishma_sakhrani
Art Hue by Shubha JainMs. Ofeliaofeliasarkar
Blissclub Fitness Pvt Ltd - MyblissclubMs. Sonam Babanifashioneiress
COLORBAR COSMETICS PVT LTD - COLORBARMs. Jacqueline Fernandezjacquelinef143
Cutis Skin Solution LLP - CutisMs. Kanika Mannofficialkanikamann
Elysiann GlorryMs. Tashveen Sehgaltashveensehgal
FAE Beauty Pvt Ltd. - GLAWS glossMs. Sonam Babanifashioneiress
Fugazee - FugazeeincMr. Sajidsaaj07
Icestasy Projects Pvt. Ltd. - TrayogMs. Anaghaa Bhagareanaghaa_atul
JEWELFORHERMs. Saaniya Chaudharisaaniyachaudhari_official
Kama AyurvedaMs. Sonam Babanifashioneiress
M/s Land of Beauty India LLP - 3AMMs. Nidhhi Agerwalnidhhiagerwal
Malabar Gold & DiamondsMs. Tashveen Sehgaltashveensehgal
Manyavar Creations Private Limited - ManyavarMr. Ranveer Singhranveersingh
MYFITNESS - Myfitness Peanut ButterMs. Jannat Zubair Rahmanijannatzubair29
Myntra Designs Pvt Ltd. - MyntraMs. Riya R Kriya_kishanchandani
Nykaa E-Retail Private Limited - NykaaMs. Sonam Babanifashioneiress
PoshprideMs. Shereenshereenlovebug
Radisson Hotel Group - Meetha Radisson HotelMs. Anushka Senanushkasen0408
Realme Mobile Telecommunications (India) Private Limited - Realme PadMr. Shlok Srivastavatechburner
Renu Manjunath - label_rmMs. Urvashi Rautelaurvashirautela
ROZE BY SAYA , BEATNIKMs. Aakriti Ranaaakritiranaofficial
TheHuntFashion.com , Kohar by KanikaMs. Kritika Khuranathatbohogirl
Trell Experiences Pvt Ltd-Trell ShopMs. Vaishali Thaniga_vaishalithaniga
VerSe' Innovation Private Ltd. - Josh AppMr. Faiz Balochfaizbaloch_07
Vivo Mobile Communication Co. Ltd. - vivoV21eMr. Shakti Singh Yadavthefebruaryboy
Yam India , Jenys ColecaoMs. Shereenshereenlovebug

In July 2021, through our partnership with Reech, ASCI started suo motu screening of social media platforms as well as handling end-consumer complaints. Over a span of six months, we screened about 5000 posts/stories/ feeds from influencer handles and have completed processing of 719 posts which were considered to be prima facie violations of the guidelines.

Out of the total complaints processed, 21% originated from end consumers, the rest were picked up suo motu through our AI based surveillance. Most complaints from end consumers were from Instagram feeds and stories.

Out of the total complaints processed, 21% originated from end consumers, the rest were picked up suo motu through our AI based surveillance. Most complaints from end consumers were from Instagram feeds and
stories. Out of the 719 posts processed, 577 (80%) influencers voluntarily amended/ withdrew their posts, which is very encouraging.

Out of the remaining 142 complaints, 121 were upheld by ASCI's Consumer Complaints Council and influencers
were asked to withdraw or modify their posts. In all, ASCI recommendations received 86% compliance from Influencers.