Cut the waffle: no unauthorised food health claims and no HCP endorsements
CAP reiterates that health claims for foods are only permitted if they are authorised, with recent ASA rulings underscoring the point.
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HFSS advertising restrictions: ASA pauses consultation and government consults on regulations to exempt 'brand advertising'
The government has published its consultation on regulations to exempt brand advertising from restrictions on ads for less healthy food and drink on TV and online and the ASA has asked CAP to pause its current consultation on the implementation rules and guidance. Additionally, the ASA has announced that it will not enforce the new rules until 5 January 2026. Gregory Barton and Anna Matsiienko report.
Understanding advertising: the UK's ad concerns
The ASA’s latest report sheds light on public concerns about advertising, focusing on context, portrayal and misleadingness. Alex Lowe reports.
ASA and CAP 2024 annual report: enhancing ad monitoring with AI
The ASA and CAP’s 2024 annual report highlights significant enhancements in ad monitoring using AI. Millie Bird 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.
UK government’s new rules and guidance on HFSS advertising restrictions
ASA’s active monitoring and strict approach to food supplement claims: five takeaways
Key takeaways for food manufacturers following a recent increase in ASA action against food supplement claims, Stefanie Lo reports.
KeyForHer food supplements: key reminders for claims targeted at those experiencing menopause
ASA rules against a food supplement manufacturer’s exaggerated re-wording of an authorised claim, Stefanie Lo reports.
CMA publishes update on its work on loyalty pricing in the groceries sector
The CMA publishes an update on its work on loyalty pricing in the groceries sector. Melissa Woodfield reports.
Tonic health told to dump their denigrating comparative advertising
ASA crackdown on influencer Grace Beverley
ASA weighs in on Skinny Food influencer advert
ASA ruling serves as a reminder of advertising requirements around Very Low Calories Diets, Stefanie Lo reports.
