As herbalists continue defying orders against airing promotional adverts in the mainstream media, the government has written to the police and communications industry regulator to take appropriate action, the 'Daily News' has been informed.
The Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act of 2002 prohibits practitioners in the field to advertise their products and facilities. Only adverts approved by the Traditional and Alternative Health Practices Council (TAHPC) are allowed.
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