Advertising agriculture: farming ads given green go-ahead but carbon footprint claims need revising
The ASA has ruled on whether environmental claims in an advertiser’s ads regarding British beef and dairy could be considered misleading.
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ASA lifts the lid on beauty brand's skincare efficacy claims
The ASA ruled that 111skin’s “Exosome Face Lift” product listing made efficacy claims that could not be substantiated and exaggerated the effects of the product, in breach of the CAP Code.
ASA’s claws come out for Untamed cat food ad
The ASA upheld complaints against Untamed Cat Food’s ad, ruling that claims about competitor meat content in cat food and cats’ nutritional needs were misleading and insufficiently substantiated.
AI in advertising: ICC publishes guidance on its Advertising and Marketing Communications Code
The International Chamber of Commerce has released a guide for marketers on how AI applies to its Advertising and Marketing Communications Code.
Greenwashing nappies: baby care company falls short on environmental claims
The ASA has upheld complaints against Kit & Kin’s green marketing for its nappy and wipes range, finding that “eco”, “sustainable” and “biodegradable” claims were absolute, unsubstantiated and gave a misleading impression of the products’ environmental impact.
Spot the ad: ASA research highlights influencer disclosure challenges
ASA-commissioned research finds that consumers struggle to distinguish influencer ads from organic social media content and want clear, prominent disclosure labels. Labels such as “Commission Paid”, “Paid Partnership” and “Ad” were seen as the most effective.
Cross-border ads: CAP explains ASA's remit
CAP publishes an article explaining the ASA’s remit in relation to cross-border ads.
Transparent pricing: CAP clarifies VAT pricing rules
CAP publishes guidance on the presentation of VAT in ads.
Too good to be true: ASA considers '98% Off' price claim
The ASA has ruled that Domestika’s “98% OFF” price claim was misleading because the discounted price was available only to consumers who signed up for a free trial of a subscription service.
Number 18, ASA clean: no under-18 appeal to Match Bingo ad
The ASA has cleared a Match Bingo ad, finding that the under-18 audience was below 25%, that appropriate platform controls were in place and that the content constituted adult-oriented satire.
Label it clearly: three complaints upheld against wine retailer
ASA upheld three complaints against an online wine retailer on unsubstantiated “same wine” claims, ambiguous “80% off” messaging and a £5 promotion failing to clarify its 48‑hour limit.
ICC publishes new edition of its Framework for Responsible Environmental Marketing Communications
The framework is a helpful tool for advertisers and supports self‑regulation of environmental claims.
