Promotion of lightening products: the CSC sends a letter of inquiry to ‘Faridah Cosmétique’

Ouagadougou: The Superior Council of Communication (CSC) sent on June 19, 2024, a letter of inquiry to the manager of 'Faridah Cosmétique' for having promoted lightening products on social networks , the AIB learned.In a press release signed on July 15, 2024, the Burkinabè media and communications regulator, after hearing the promoter of 'Faridah Cosmétique', sent her a letter of inquiry ordering her to delete all her incriminating publications.According to the same source, article 41 of law No. 080-2015/CNT regulating advertising in Burkina Faso, the advertising of lightening cosmetic products is prohibited on all media outlets.The press release indicates that the defendant acknowledged her failings during the hearing and apologized while committing not to do it again.This hearing was possible thanks to the collaboration of the Central Cybercrime Brigade (BCLCC).Source: Burkina Information Agency