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Maharashtra FDA Bans Infant Formula Ads, Free Samples and Influencer Promotions
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🗓 30 Sep 2026, 06:36 AM
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The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has prohibited advertising, free sample distribution and influencer marketing for infant formula products.
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a directive that tightens regulations on infant food products.
Under the new rules, companies are prohibited from advertising infant formula, distributing free samples, and using influencer promotions to market these products.
The directive applies to all infant food items sold within the state and requires immediate compliance from manufacturers and marketers.
Under the new rules, companies are prohibited from advertising infant formula, distributing free samples, and using influencer promotions to market these products.
The directive applies to all infant food items sold within the state and requires immediate compliance from manufacturers and marketers.