The UK-wide ban stops food and drinks high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) being advertised on TV before 21:00 and at any time online. It applies to products considered to be the biggest drivers of childhood obesity, including soft drinks, chocolates and sweets, pizzas and ice creams. The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) said it is committed to helping people eat healthily and has been voluntarily abiding by the new restrictions since October.
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority has prohibited online pharmacies from advertising prescription-only weight loss injections, aiming to regulate the online selling culture.
The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld four complaints against Barry Hurley's Luxury Lodge Estates Company for misleading advertising, breaching multiple sections of the UK advertising code.
