The Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) has been granted the authority to regulate and take action against unauthorised food advertising under new regulations published in the Government Gazette on February 20, 2025. Businesses must obtain MFDA approval before publishing food advertisements, and claims suggesting health benefits or medical treatments are strictly prohibited, with fines ranging from MVR 10,000 to MVR 500,000 based on the severity and frequency of violations.