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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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.
Hidden cost of the 'comment link' trend: ASA rules affiliate posts must be clearly labelled
The ASA ruled on a social media post promoting cushions via an affiliate link, finding that earning commission on sales was sufficient to make the post an ad requiring clear and prominent labelling from the outset.
Offside? How the ASA is drawing the line on footballers' appeal to under-18s in gambling ads
The ASA has banned social media posts featuring Harry Kane and Erling Haaland as gambling ads with strong appeal to under-18s, while clearing an advertiser’s use of Thierry Henry against a backdrop of increased ASA scrutiny on the issue. An enforcement notice signals active monitoring from 11 June 2026.
Dance app missteps with “free” subscription claim
ASA rules that a dance app using a money back model cannot be descried as “free”.
ADHD advertising claims attract ASA attention
Two recent ASA rulings have addressed the extent to which advertisers can reference ADHD when promoting consumer products.
The Pizza Company serves up a misleading prize promotion
The ASA ruled against The Pizza Company because its promotional packaging misled consumers into believing all products were eligible for a prize draw.
ASA’s claws come out for Untamed cat food ad
The ASA upheld complaints against Untamed Cat Food’s ad, ruling that claims about competitor meat content in cat food and cats’ nutritional needs were misleading and insufficiently substantiated.
ASA rules that AI video app ad crossed the line
The ASA has upheld complaints against an ad for an AI video app, rendering it irresponsible, harmful and likely to cause serious offence under the CAP Code.
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.
ASA clamps down on WiggyDog's exaggerated robot-puppy claims
The ASA upheld complaints against WiggyDog’s ad for a robot-dog toy, finding that claims and imagery exaggerated the product’s realism and functionality.
AI in advertising: ICC publishes guidance on its Advertising and Marketing Communications Code
The International Chamber of Commerce has released a guide for marketers on how AI applies to its Advertising and Marketing Communications Code.
