UK regulators take action against nine advertisers of medicated weight-loss treatments
UK regulators take action against nine advertisers of medicated weight-loss treatments
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Vape escape: ASA cracks down on vape ads
The ASA held marketers accountable for unauthorised e-cigarette adverts placed by third-party aggregators, stressing businesses’ responsibility for third-party advertising compliance and prompt ASA responses. Aisling Farley and Shivali Sharma report.
UK regulators issue strong warning to advertisers of medicated weight-loss treatments
The ASA, MHRA and GPhC issue a reminder to advertisers on the rules around promoting weight-loss prescription-only medicines. Melissa Woodfield reports.
UK government’s view is that pure brand advertising is not in scope of the incoming advertising restrictions on less healthy foods
The minister for public health, Ashley Dalton MP, confirms the government’s view that pure brand advertising is not in scope of the incoming advertising restrictions on less healthy foods, Gregory Barton reports.
Advertising codes updated: how the DMCCA has impacted the advertising codes
CAP and BCAP codes have been amended following the UCPs provisions in the DMCCA coming into force on 6 April 2025. Josephine O’Dowd reports.
Something smells off: ASA ruling on misleading perfume prices
The ASA has considered whether a price claim on a perfume sample was misleading and the use of a “from” price. Aisling Farley reports.
ASA delivers its top tips to marketers of age-restricted ads
The ASA has given its top tips on how to ensure children are not exposed to age-restricted ads. Melissa Woodfield reports.
Sidemen slip-up: stars found failing to properly disclose an ad
The ASA highlights the importance of #ad disclosures in video content, and a useful tip on making use of age-restriction measures when advertising restricted products. Melissa Woodfield reports.
CMA is heating up on the green heating and insulation sector
The CMA publishes final advice for marketing green heating and insulation products, Emily Addleman reports.
ASA rules against unclear promotions
ProgressPlay’s new customer promotion: a misleading bet that left JeffBet users upset
The ASA has ruled against ProgressPlay t/a JeffBet after finding it did not make promotional eligibility requirements clear. Polly Hatcher and Ben Nicholson report.
ASA ruling proves strong enough to defeat ‘The Beast’: advert featuring Adebayo Akinfewa deemed likely to strongly appeal to under 18s
ASA upholds ruling on BetUK advert that Adebayo Akinfenwa (aka “The Beast”) was likely to be of strong appeal to under 18s. Ben Nicholson and Polly Hatcher report.
