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Maharashtra FDA Chief Warns Celebrities Over Harmful Product Endorsements
Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said famous artists should be careful about what they promote.
He agreed with President Droupadi Murmu’s message about products that could harm people’s health.
Murmu said celebrities can strongly influence young people.
Mundhe said being famous does not exempt anyone from following the law.
He also said artists are responsible for the products and habits they encourage.
Maharashtra has already sent notices to some artists about concerning endorsements.
Mundhe said protecting public health is more important than making money from advertisements.
He believes influence should not be used to promote harmful products.
Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe backed President Droupadi Murmu’s appeal against endorsing products harmful to public health.
Murmu said celebrities strongly influence young people and should use their platform responsibly.
Mundhe said artists must follow the law and accept responsibility for influencing public choices.
He said Maharashtra authorities have issued notices to artists over endorsements raising public-interest concerns.
Mundhe stated that commercial interests cannot take precedence over public health and that no one is above the law.
- Who
- Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe and President Droupadi Murmu spoke about celebrity endorsements; artists were the focus of the appeal.
- What
- They called for celebrities to avoid endorsing products, behaviors, or habits that may harm public health.
- Where
- The comments concerned Maharashtra, where the FDA has issued notices to artists; Murmu spoke at the National Film Awards ceremony.
- When
- Murmu made the appeal while addressing the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony on Tuesday; Mundhe responded on X.
- Why
- Because celebrities influence public choices, especially among young people, and public health should take priority over commercial interests.
Key facts
- Maharashtra FDA commissioner
- Tukaram Mundhe
- President
- Droupadi Murmu
- Event referenced
- 72nd National Film Awards ceremony
- Main concern
- Celebrity endorsements of products harmful to public health
- Action in Maharashtra
- Notices have been issued to artists over endorsements raising public-interest concerns
- Mundhe’s position
- No one is above the law, and commercial interests cannot take precedence over public health
Quotes
Tukaram Mundhe
Maharashtra FDA Commissioner
“When influence is used to endorse food products, public health cannot be an afterthought. In Maharashtra, we have already issued notices to artists for endorsements that raise concerns in the larger public interest.”
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“Influence is not immunity. Artists, like everyone else, must respect the law and recognise the responsibility that comes with endorsing products, behaviours and habits that shape public choices.”
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