ASA continues crackdown on misleading 'was' price claims and countdown tactics
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Picture perfect? ASA rules against fake reviews and testimonials
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Eurowings carbon offsetting claim doesn't fly with the ASA
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Greenwashing in fashion: ASA rules 'recycled materials' claim to be misleading
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One click away: ASA explores consumer expectations for material information in online ads
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Greenwashing audit: ASA maps the landscape of environmental claims in UK advertising
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Shelf awareness: ASA drills down on gender stereotypes
The ASA finds harmful gender stereotype in a DIY ad.
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.
UK and EU update tobacco and vaping advertising frameworks
The UK has prohibited tobacco and vaping advertising under the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026, while the European Commission consults on modernising its own tobacco advertising and product rules.
Dance app missteps with “free” subscription claim
ASA rules that a dance app using a money back model cannot be descried as “free”.
New exceptions explained in ICO final guidance on storage and access technologies: could online advertising be next?
The ICO has published final guidance on storage and access technologies under PECR, incorporating new sections on the exceptions for statistical purposes, appearance and emergency assistance introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, and provided an update on its online tracking strategy.
Knit ad unravels under ASA scrutiny
The ASA upheld a complaint against Charmfay Shop’s online ad for a hooded jumper, finding that the claims and imagery had not been substantiated and were misleading.
