UK: Watchdog raps UB’s McVitie’s ad
By just-food.com | 17 October 2008
United Biscuits has faced criticism from the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for "misleading" consumers with its McVitie's advert.
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United Biscuits has faced criticism from the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for "misleading" consumers with its McVitie's advert.

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