Advertising food to children
Case for self-regulation still carries weight
While children’s advertising is one of the most politically charged issues facing the food industry, recent statements from regulatory authorities…
US: Government calls for self-regulation of food advertising for kids
The US Department of Health and Human Services and the Federal Trade Commission have jointly issued a report calling on…
CANADA: Calls for tax on junk food in fight against obesity
The president of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) Ruth Collins-Nakai has called for a junk food tax to fight against "the…
US: CARU reviewing child advertising guidelines
The US Children's Advertising Review Unit (CARU) is reviewing its self-regulatory guidelines following an Institute of Medicine report criticising how…
UK: English schools face junk food ban
The government is set to announce a ban on unhealthy foods in English school meals and vending machines. Education Secretary…
USA: Parents blamed for children’s obesity
Most adults blame the parents for America’s child obesity problem, according to a report by market analysts Mintel. More than…
DENMARK: Denmark leaning toward junk food advertising ban
Denmark's Consumer Council (CC), with the support of the Social Democratic Party, is demanding an end to television advertising for…