Comedian Ed Gamble has been forced to change the poster for his current tour, Hot Diggity Dog, as the original fell foul of TfL’s junk food ad rules.
HFSS: Health experts call for stricter junk food ad rules
A panel of health experts have called for stricter regulations on junk food and HFSS advertising to prevent businesses from finding loopholes in the current system.
More than 80% of OOH billboard ads are located in UK’s poorest areas
Most OOH billboards (82%) are located in the poorest parts of the UK, with more fast food and alcohol ads in the most deprived areas of the country.
ASA bans Burger King ads for targeting under-16s with high fat foods
The ASA has banned a series of Burger King ads after the fast food chain was accused of targeting young children with unhealthy food.
TfL’s artisan cheese ban sparks outrage as critics claim HFSS rules go too far
Transport for London (TFL) has banned an ad featuring artisan cheese after it was deemed ‘too unhealthy’ and in violation of its HFSS rules.
Cereal-ously creative: Kellogg’s celebrates non-HFSS milestone with salty art exhibition
Kellogg’s is celebrating a non-HFSS milestone with an art exhibition designed to demonstrate just how much salt and sugar the brand has cut.
Uncertain future: Scotland’s alcohol ad ban not to be ruled out
Scotland’s alcohol and drugs policy minister Elena Whitham has said a controversial ban on the advertisement of alcohol, shelved earlier this year, is not to be ruled out.
Action for Sugar declares war on HFSS brands marketing to children
The health group Action for Sugar has called for breakfast cereals and yoghurts high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) to remove any packaging that could appeal to children.
Luton Council cracks down on junk food adverts with HFSS ban
Luton Council has become the third council outside London to restrict advertising for unhealthy foods high in fat salt and sugar (HFSS).
Ofcom appoints ASA as co-regulator for impending HFSS advertising crackdown
New advertising regulations governing products high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) are set to come into effect from October 1, 2025.