GENERAL
ASCI Issues Guidelines For Labelling AI-Generated Content In Advertising
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has issued guidelines for the responsible labelling of synthetically generated content (SGC) in advertising, setting out when brands must disclose the use of AI-generated or AI-enhanced content and the circumstances in which such content is prohibited. The Guidelines for Responsible Labelling of Synthetically Generated Content in Advertising follow […]
CW Bureau
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Sep 30, 2026
GENERAL
BIS Seizes 804 Grams Of Non-Hallmarked Gold Jewellery In Chennai
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Chennai Branch Office has seized 804 grams of non-hallmarked gold jewellery during an enforcement search and seizure operation at a jewellery shop in Chennai. The action was carried out under Section 28 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, after the BIS team found non-hallmarked gold jewellery displayed […]
CW Bureau
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Sep 10, 2026
HOSPITALITY
CCPA Orders Crackdown On Default Service Charges, Penalises Chaayos
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has initiated suo motu action against 41 restaurants across India for allegedly violating consumer rights by automatically levying service charges on customers’ bills without their explicit consent. The action follows multiple complaints received through the National Consumer Helpline (NCH), with consumers submitting invoices showing that service charges had been […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 19, 2026
GENERAL
Russia Tightens Rules On Synthetic Diamond Labelling From Sept 2026
Russia has introduced new regulations governing the sale and marketing of jewellery containing synthetic diamonds, in one of the industry’s most stringent measures aimed at clearly distinguishing lab-grown stones from natural diamonds. The new rules adopted the Russian Federation will come into effect from September 1, 2026. The provisions amend the country’s retail sales regulations […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 7, 2026
