5th December 2016 | marketinglaw

ASA decides that Leon’s description of it “Original Superfood Salad” isn’t so super

Written by Ben Dunham on 05 Dec 2016

Who: Leon Restaurants Ltd (“Leon”) and Advertising Standards Authority (“ASA”) Where: UK When: 26 October 2016 Law stated as at: 15 November 2016 What happened: Anyone who has frequented the…
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Advocate General opines on retailer comparative advertising

Written by Anna Williams on 05 Dec 2016

Who: Advocate General Saugmandsgaard ØE Where: European Union When: October 2016 Law stated as at: 16 November 2016 What happened: The case that introduced the issues… In December 2012, in…
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Sustain challenges the fillings used in the ‘Banana Surprise’ ad. What did the ASA decide following CAP’s consultation?

Written by Chloe Deng on 05 Dec 2016

Toy or food product? Healthy or HFSS? The ASA rules on the ‘Banana Surprise’. Who: Advertising Standards Authority (“ASA“) and Character Options Ltd t/a Character Where: UK When: 19 October…
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Where’s the chicken? KFC sued for allegedly misleading ad

Written by Jamie Heatly on 05 Dec 2016

Who: Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) Where: New York, USA When: 29 September 2016 Law stated as at: 8 November 2016 What happened: A KFC customer is suing the fast food…
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France’s National Assembly rules against the implementation of a “YouTube Tax”…for now

Written Osborne Clarke on 05 Dec 2016

Who: French National Assembly Where: France When: 21 October 2016 Law stated as at: 21 October 2016 What happened: On 21 October 2016, the French parliament ruled against a Bill…
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‘Oak wrap’ says furniture store

Written Osborne Clarke on 05 Dec 2016

Who: JB Global Ltd t/a Oak Furniture Land (“Oak Furniture Land”) and the Advertising Standards Authority (the “ASA”) Where: UK When: 19 October 2016 Law stated as at: 9 November…
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Toy ads promoting HFSS foods could breach

Written Osborne Clarke on 05 Dec 2016

Who: Committee of Advertising Practice (“CAP“) Where: UK When: 29 September 2016 Law stated as at: 9 November 2016 What happened: As we reported earlier this year (see our previous…
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New ICAS in light of the globalisation

Written Osborne Clarke on 05 Dec 2016

Who: European Advertising Standards Alliance (“EASA“) Where: Lisbon When: Between 24 and 26 October 2016 What happened: The European Advertising Standards Alliance (EASA) has launched a new International Council on…
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DCMS review looks at gambling stakes, prizes and advertising

Written Osborne Clarke on 05 Dec 2016

Who: Department for Culture, Media and Sport Where: United Kingdom When: 24 October 2016 Law stated as at: 8 November 2016 What happened: The Department for Culture, Media and Sport…
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New national lottery linked to till receipts starting from 2018 and Superenalotto auction

Written Osborne Clarke on 05 Dec 2016

Who: Italian Parliament Where: Italy When: November 2016 Law stated as at: What happened: The launch of a national lottery linked to till receipts The Italian Budget Law for 2017…
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Diet Chef ad banned for ‘irresponsible’ weight loss message

Written Osborne Clarke on 05 Dec 2016

Who: ASA Where: UK When: 26 October 2016 Law stated as at: 8 November 2016 What happened: The ASA has ruled against Diet Chef Ltd for failing to comply with…
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Government clamps down on nuisance call directors

Written by Peter Barratt on 05 Dec 2016

Who: Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO“) Where: UK When: 8 November 2016 Law stated as at: 23 October 2016 What happened: Since April 2015, the Information Commissioner’s Office (the “ICO”) has…
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All Articles from 5th December 2016

ASA decides that Leon’s description of it “Original Superfood Salad” isn’t so super

Advocate General opines on retailer comparative advertising

Sustain challenges the fillings used in the ‘Banana Surprise’ ad. What did the ASA decide following CAP’s consultation?

Where’s the chicken? KFC sued for allegedly misleading ad

France’s National Assembly rules against the implementation of a “YouTube Tax”…for now

‘Oak wrap’ says furniture store

Toy ads promoting HFSS foods could breach

New ICAS in light of the globalisation

DCMS review looks at gambling stakes, prizes and advertising

New national lottery linked to till receipts starting from 2018 and Superenalotto auction

Diet Chef ad banned for ‘irresponsible’ weight loss message

Government clamps down on nuisance call directors

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