Tag: UK advertising ban
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UK’s Landmark Junk Food Advertising Ban: What It Means for Parents and Public Health
Introduction: A Bold Step to Protect Young People The United Kingdom has enacted a landmark junk food advertising ban aimed at reducing the exposure of younger audiences to unhealthy food and drink marketing. The legislation targets high fat, sugar, and salt (HFSS) products and introduces strict restrictions across both traditional and digital media. As policymakers,…
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Christmas ads go lean as UK junk food ad ban bites into festive spending
Britain’s festive adverts embrace restraint as regulation tightens The 2024 festive advertising season is shaping up differently as the UK tightens its grip on where and how junk food can be promoted on television. After a public policy push to reduce childhood exposure to unhealthy food marketing, major retailers and brands have adjusted their Christmas…