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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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.
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.
Cross-border ads: CAP explains ASA's remit
CAP publishes an article explaining the ASA’s remit in relation to cross-border ads.
No hiding in the supply chain: CMA clarifies responsibility for green claims
The CMA provides clarification on supply chain responsibility when making environmental claims in new guidance supplementing the Green Claims Code and sector-specific guidance on making green claims about fashion products.
ASA heats up its investigation into greener energy ad claims
The ASA has published rulings on price savings claims in the energy sector as part of its wider work on advertising for greener heating and insulation products.
ASA bans fashion retailers' 'sustainable' claims for lack of evidence
The ASA has challenged ads for Nike, Lacoste and Superdry for overstating the environmental benefits of their clothing, in the latest move against greenwashing in retail fashion sector.
ASA snapshot: environmental claims in travel agent ads
The ASA’s report finds that two-thirds of environmental claims in major UK travel agents’ online ads are likely non-compliant with the CAP Code.
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.
Home, sea and sky: green claims under scrutiny
New CAP guidance notes set expectations for green claims in home improvements, cruises and aviation industries, underlining the broader push for compliant sustainability marketing in the UK.
Contact Solar contacted by the ASA for omitting material information from price claim
The ASA has found a pricing claim misleading due to the omission of material information.
Tide turns on green claims in the cruise liner industry
The ASA turns its attention to “greenwashing” in the cruise liner industry, using its active ad monitoring system to identify ads worthy of investigation.
