The Therapeutic Goods (Advertisement) Rules, 2025 vide S.R.O. 68(l)12025 dated 27th January, 2025

Through the subject SRO, DRAP has issued Rules for advertisement of therapeutic goods which were previously not regulated by 1976 Rules, such as medical devices, health & food products, & fiber supplements is now subject to prior approval of Board.

No ads may be allowed on print/ electronic or any other media without approval from the Board and Violation of any provision of Drugs (Advertisement) Rules 2025 or the DRAP Act 2012 would result in prosecution in drug court and severe penalty (fine + imprisonment), same as that for a defective quality, or criminal offence.