CCPA Guidelines and Advisories


Beyond issuing specific orders, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) also plays a key role in setting standards and alerting the public through official Guidelines and Advisories. These communications are vital for businesses aiming to understand compliance requirements on issues like fair trade practices and advertising, and for consumers seeking guidance on safety and rights. To help you access this important information easily, we maintain a resource page with the latest Guidelines and Advisories released by the CCPA:

1. CCPA Guidelines

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Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Greenwashing or Misleading Environmental Claims, 2024
Guidelines for Prevention of Misleading Advertisement in Coaching Sector, 2024
The Guidelines for Prevention of Misleading Advertisements and Endorsements for Misleading Advertisements, 2022
The Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023

2. CCPA Advisories

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Advisory in terms of Consumer Protection Act, 2019 on Prohibition of Advertising, Promotion, and Endorsement of unlawful activities prohibited under various laws
Advisory in terms of Consumer Protection, 2019 for resorting to misleading advertisements.
Advisory in terms of Consumer Protection (E-commerce) Rules, 2020 for displaying information provided by sellers to marketplace e-commerce platforms
Advisory in terms of Consumer Protection Act 2019 concerning illegal facilitation and sale of wireless jammers on e commerce platforms
Advisory in terms of Consumer Protection Act, 2019 concerning sale of Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani Druigs containing ingriedients listed in Schedule (E) (1) of the Drug and Cosmetic Rules, 1945 on e-commerce platfroms.
Advisory in terms of Consumer Protection Act, 2019, on risk to life & safety of consumers through sale of car seat belt alarm stopper.