Tag: ASA

ASA/CAP – New standards protecting children from irresponsible gambling ads

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: New standards protecting children from irresponsible gambling ads.  I have enclosed the text of the link below, but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical Marketing. We have published new standards to protect children and young people from irresponsible gambling ads. This follows a review of the evidence on advertising’s impact on under-18s and rulings by the Advertising Standards Authority. The last review was carried out in…

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ASA/CAP – Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards becomes ASA’s legal backstop power

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards becomes ASA’s legal backstop power.  I have enclosed the text of the link below, but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical Marketing. We are pleased to announce that Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards (B&STS) has been appointed by National Trading Standards to act as our legal backstop. The backstop power has transferred to Buckinghamshire and Surrey following changes to Regulatory Services…

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ASA/CAP – Safer Internet Day 2019

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post which talks about Safer Internet Day 2019.  I have enclosed the text of the link below, but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical Marketing. We’re supporting Safer Internet Day 2019. What is it? Coordinated by the UK Safer Internet Centre, the day calls for people everywhere to consider how we can contribute to creating a better and safer online community. The slogan ‘Together for a better Internet’…

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ASA/CAP- Are you faux / real? Misleading “faux fur” claims

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post which talks called Are you faux / real? Misleading “faux fur” claims.  I have enclosed the text of the link below, but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical Marketing. Following two ASA rulings, against ads for a “Faux Fur Pom Pom Jumper” and a “Faux Fur Pom Pom Headband” respectively, the CAP Compliance team have issued an Enforcement Notice on Misleading “Faux Fur” claims in clothes and…

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ASA/CAP – Getting your weight loss food ads in shape

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Getting your weight loss food ads in shape.  I have enclosed the text of the link below, but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical Marketing. The New Year is upon us once again and that means resolutions – often about losing weight and getting in shape.  Here’s some advice to help you make sure that your advertising of dieting foods, meal replacements and supplements doesn’t tip the…

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