Max Markson fined almost $30,000 for allegedly advertising device claiming to prevent COVID-19
Publicist Max Markson’s company, Markson Sparks, has been fined $26,640 by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for the allegedly unlawful advertising of a Bionic Air Plasma Medical Device, which claims to prevent COVID-19.
However, in a statement to Mumbrella, Markson defended the device, claiming that “every home should have one” and “it’s a great gift for Fathers Day”. He is also “pleased” with the “publicity and awareness” generated.
“The TGA has jumped the gun and acted recklessly with no investigation or contact whatsoever taking place. I think they are shooting the messenger. It’s my clients product not mine. I’m the PR guy,” Markson said.
“In addition there has been no advertising in any way shape or form as claimed by the TGA, only an email to my personal and private database. Nothing has been sent or advertised to the general public.
I guess it is similar to the choice of buying vitamins – “it may assist…..” so it is up to the individual whether to part with their money.