Prove it or lose it: ASA and CAP clamp down on 'green disposal' claims
ASA research and rulings shed light on the use of claims like “recyclable”, “compostable” and “biodegradable”.
ASA research and rulings shed light on the use of claims like “recyclable”, “compostable” and “biodegradable”.
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.
Key takeaways for food manufacturers following a recent increase in ASA action against food supplement claims, Stefanie Lo reports.
ASA Active Ad Monitoring system successfully identifies non-compliant ad featuring medicinal claims for an unlicenced medicine. Stefanie Lo reports.
English High Court considers when ads could be considered comparative in nature, composition, efficacy and/or quality by implication. Anna Matsiienko and Louisa Morrison report.
Hovis ruling provides a timely reminder on the importance of using key terms (for example, “rustic”, “authentic” and “traditional”) in a limited context, Stefanie Lo reports.
The UK government looks at the current advertising regulatory system in the UK with specific reference to advertising to children. Bryana Daniels and Josephine O’Dowd report.
UK government has published its response to its “Creating a smokefree generation and tackling youth vaping” consultation, new legislation to follow. Greg Barton and Samantha Rooney report
ASA ruling on ‘reasonable steps’ to avoid targeting HFSS products to under 16s. Katrina Anderson, Stefanie Lo and Charlie Hennig report.
ASA ruling against HJ Heinz Foods UK for omitting significant conditions of a promotion. Rebecca Heptonstall reports.