Tonic Health's claims put to bed: fake testimonials and unsubstantiated health claims
The ASA rules on the use of misleading customer testimonials and the use of unsubstantiated health claims in a social media post
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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.
UK regulators take action against nine advertisers of medicated weight-loss treatments
UK regulators take action against nine advertisers of medicated weight-loss treatments
CAP's guide to genuine 'before and after' advertising
CAP provides advice on complying with the advertising rules when making “before and after” claims in ads.
Can't read the small print: ASA rules against insulin device ad
ASA continues to take a strict approach to medical advertising.
Turner Lewis ads turn out to be misleading
The ASA rules that ads by Turner Lewis misled consumers by failing to provide material information about the service, deterring consumers from taking alternative free routes to the service and omitting qualifications about the service. Sophie Chesterman reports.
Drug-themed shoes ad: when creativity meets responsibility
The ASA finds an ad for shoes irresponsible and likely to cause serious and widespread offence on the grounds that it condoned and encouraged drug use by including syringe, pill emojis, language mimicking medical advice and a reference to side effects.
AI in advertising: revolutionising creativity and compliance
AI is transforming advertising, offering efficiency and personalisation. Businesses must ensure compliance with ASA and CAP guidelines, avoid misleading content and be transparent about AI use to maintain ethical standards. Millie Bird and Emily Tombs report.
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.
Vape escape: ASA cracks down on vape ads
The ASA held marketers accountable for unauthorised e-cigarette adverts placed by third-party aggregators, stressing businesses’ responsibility for third-party advertising compliance and prompt ASA responses. Aisling Farley and Shivali Sharma report.
ASA challenges retailers falsely claiming UK presence
ASA finds ads misleading for implying that advertisers based overseas were based in the UK and omitting the marketers’ geographical addresses.
Henry's Boots gets the boot
The ASA has ruled against Henry’s Boots’ use of AI-generated ads which were held to be misleading. Josephine O’Dowd reports.
