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…