Tag: CAP

CAP – Technical updates to the lotteries and under-25s rules

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Technical updates to the lotteries and under-25s rules. 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. CAP and BCAP are publishing technical updates to their rules on lotteries advertising and the inclusion of those who are or seem to be under the age of 25. The changes do not impact on advertising policy and practice. They are…

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CAP – Technical updates to the infant and follow-on formula rules

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Technical updates to the infant and follow-on formula rules. 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. CAP and BCAP have made technical updates to the information supporting the UK Advertising Codes’ rules on the advertising of infant and follow-on formula. The rules reflect legislation which creates specific controls for such advertising, including a prohibition on nearly…

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CAP – Medicines and Medical Devices: Technical changes to CAP and BCAP Code rules

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Medicines and Medical Devices: Technical changes to CAP and BCAP Code rules. 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. CAP and BCAP have published technical amendments to CAP Section 12 and BCAP Section 11 to reflect changes to the regulatory frameworks for medicines and medical devices as a result of the UK’s exit from the EU.  These changes…

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CAP – Make the grade with your back-to-school campaigns

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Make the grade with your back-to-school campaigns. 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 back-to-school season is big business, prompting a flurry of spending as parents and carers stock up on school uniforms, lunch boxes and stationery supplies.  This, of course, presents the perfect opportunity for advertisers to run a number of different promotions. The…

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CAP issues Enforcement Notice to industry over vaping ads

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: CAP issues Enforcement Notice to industry over vaping 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. Today we have issued  an Enforcement Notice instructing vaping  companies to follow the advertising rules and remove any ads for vapes that are appearing on social media. We’re aware that some brands are placing – or incentivising third parties to…

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