What are the new ASCI guidelines related to health and financial influencers
Health and financial influencers now need to disclose qualifications under new ASCI guidelines.
- Influencers in the health and financial sectors are now required to disclose their qualifications to ensure transparency and prevent misleading claims.
- Under these guidelines, influencers must clearly mention their qualifications, degrees, certifications, or experiences in any related field when promoting health or financial products/services.
- This disclosure must be easily visible and clearly stated in the advertisement, post, or video content.
- The purpose behind these guidelines is to protect consumers from false or exaggerated claims made by influencers and to help them make informed decisions.
- Influencers are expected to follow the principles of fairness, honesty, and truthfulness while promoting health and financial products/services.
- ASCI may take necessary action against influencers who fail to comply with these guidelines and can require the content to be modified or withdrawn.
- These guidelines aim to promote responsible advertising practices, safeguard consumer interests, and maintain the credibility of influencers in these sectors.
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