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Cottonil controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2020

    Controversy over Ramadan advertisement

    A Cottonil Ramadan advertisement featuring Mais Hamdan drew criticism on social media and from Egyptian parliamentarians over its lyrics and perceived suggestiveness. The company apologized and stopped broadcasting it.

  2. 2016

    Advertisement suspended over alleged public-morals violations

    The Egyptian Consumer Protection Agency suspended a Cottonil advertisement after objecting to scenes it considered inconsistent with public morals and Egyptian traditions.