Children and advertising - the debate

Children’s advertising – a question of proportion

Research published yesterday by the UK consumer organisation Which? shows that regulations to prevent the advertising of junk food to…

UK: Consumer group calls for tougher ad rules

Children in the UK are still exposed to TV adverts promoting “junk food”, according to consumer campaigners. Consumer group Which?…

Self-regulation scheme fails to silence critics

A self-regulatory initiative by 11 food and beverage companies launched in the US last week has received a mixed response…

UK: Ofcom restricts food ads aimed at under-16s

Delivering its final statement on the advertising of food and drink products to children, the UK’s Ofcom has extended proposed…