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Following the recent announcement of a price increase and reported shortages of weight-loss prescription-only medicine, Mounjaro, we share the General Pharmaceutical Council's concerns about unlawful advertising by some pharmacies for medicines used for weight-management. Using our Active Ad Monitoring system we are actively conducting online sweeps to identify and take action against any advertiser who breaks the rules pharmacyregulation.org/about…

This week’s rulings include: 🃏A paid-for Reddit ad for GTO Hero that misleadingly implied its poker Real Time Assistance app could be used during live play on sites where such tools are banned. 🏆Two rulings against Wowcher — one for misleading savings claims, and another for running a promotion unfairly and causing unnecessary disappointment. Check out the full rulings: asa.org.uk/codes-and-rulings…

“We will put people first and prioritise protecting vulnerable people.” Our new strategy sets out a clear ambition: to better protect those most at risk — including children, older adults and people facing health or financial challenges. Read more: asa.org.uk/news/our-commitme…

ASA Rulings update! A website for Bodystreet made unsubstantiated claims that their Electro Muscle Stimulation (EMS) training would lead to a reduction in body fat in a short time. A TikTok post and paid-for Facebook ad made unauthorised specific health claims for their food supplement, claiming it could prevent, treat or cure ADHD. Read the rulings here: asa.org.uk/codes-and-rulings…

🚨 Starting next week! CAP’s Virtual Advice: Weekly – A Guide to the UK Advertising Codes kicks off on 3 July! Want to better understand the UK Advertising Codes and how they apply to your campaigns? This practical online series is for you. 📅 Over four bite-sized sessions (3, 8, 17 & 22 July), you'll get to grips with the rules that apply across all media — from social media ads to running compliant promotions and competitions. ✅ Ideal for advertisers, marketers, and agencies alike. Price per person, pay online: £390.00 (£325.00 + VAT @ 20%) Price per person pay by invoice: £420.00 (£350.00 + VAT @ 20%) 📍 Don’t miss the first session on 3 July – book your place now. 👉 asa.org.uk/event/virtual-adv…

Are ads keeping up with what ageing really looks like in 2025? 🎥 ASA Chief Executive Guy Parker introduces our new research on how older people are portrayed in advertising. 🔗 asa.org.uk/news/the-depictio…

We’ve ruled against Koi Footwear this week. Their ad — an email — was socially irresponsible and likely to cause serious and widespread offence by condoning drug use. Read the full ruling here: asa.org.uk/codes-and-rulings…

Following Government’s recent announcement that it will introduce new law around the advertising of “less healthy” food and drink products, @CAP_UK has published an update on what that means for its work in developing rules and guidance in this area: asa.org.uk/news/media-restri…

To read the ruling in full head to our website 👇 asa.org.uk/codes-and-rulings…

📰 This week’s rulings include: 🚘 A TV and Video on Demand ad for Mars Wrigley that condoned unsafe driving. 🏥 A website for Navi Organics that made unsubstantiated efficacy claims and discouraged essential medical treatment. 📖 Read more: asa.org.uk/codes-and-rulings…

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