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France looks to relax alcohol ad law un peu
Written by Claire Bouchenard on 16 Jul 2015
French MPs have voted to amend the notoriously strict “Loi Evin” of 1991 by narrowing the boundaries of “advertising and propaganda.” Claire Bouchenard of Osborne Clarke Paris reports.
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Did David Beckham have “under 18 appeal” in Haig Club Whisky ad?
Written Osborne Clarke on 17 Mar 2015
Alcohol Concern complained to the ASA about ads promoting a new whisky brand in the Diageo portfolio. They said featuring the retired footballer was irresponsible given his appeal to youngsters. What was the ASA’s view? Fiona Schneider reports.
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New Guidance on alcohol promotions
Written Osborne Clarke on 16 Oct 2014
Who: The Home Office Where: England and Wales When: September 2014 Law stated as at: 7 October 2014 What happened: In September 2014, the Home Office published Guidance on Mandatory…
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Red Army Vodka gift pack stirs Portman Group
Written Osborne Clarke on 23 May 2014
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New alcohol sponsorship code
Written by Anna Williams on 28 Mar 2014
Who: The Portman Group Where: United Kingdom When: 31 January 2014 Law stated as at: 11 March 2014 What happened: The Portman Group is a not-for-profit organisation funded by nine…
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Ofcom approves BCAP moves to tighten booze, gambling ad scheduling rules
Written Osborne Clarke on 14 Jan 2014
Who: The Office of Communications (“Ofcom”) and the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (“BCAP”) When: 17 December 2013 Law as stated at: 6 January 2014 Where: UK Area of law:…
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Ofcom asks TV ad regulators to review children and alcohol rules
Written Osborne Clarke on 09 Jul 2013
Topic: Advertising Who: Ofcom Where: UK When: May 2013 and onwards Law stated as at: July 2013 What happened: The results of Ofcom’s latest research into alcohol advertising were published…
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Social media guidance from US Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau for alcohol brands
Written Osborne Clarke on 08 Jul 2013
Topic: Social media Who: The US Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau When: 15 May 2013 Where: USA Law stated as at: 9 July 2013 What happened: New…
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Home Office consults on restrictions on alcohol promotions
Written Osborne Clarke on 01 Feb 2013
Topic: Alcohol Who: Home Office When: November 2012 Where: UK Law stated as at: 31 December 2012 What happened: The Home Office has launched a consultation on a number of…
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Scotland calls time on “irresponsible” booze promotions
Written Osborne Clarke on 04 Nov 2011
Faced with depressing alcohol misuse statistics, the Scottish Government has acted to clamp down on “two for one” and other retail drinks promotions. Recent CAP/BCAP Guidance points out that these…
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Drink ad watchdog warns of looming booze label deadline
Written Osborne Clarke on 06 Oct 2011
Industry funded drinks advertising and packaging regulator the Portman Group has reminded the industry that the deadline for drinks labels to carry prescribed advisory wording is not so very far…
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Scotland bans drinks promos
Written Osborne Clarke on 03 Dec 2010
With alcohol misuse estimated to cost the Scottish economy up to £4.6bn a year, Scottish MPs have voted in favour of a raft of measures thought to be the toughest…
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