Advertising Guidance is formal CAP and BCAP guidance on the application of the Advertising Codes in specific sectors or on particular subjects. These can be used in conjunction with the AdviceOnline library to help you create ads and sales promotions that meet the UK Code of Non-broadcast Advertising, Promotional Marketing and Direct Marketing.
Advertising Guidance
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Guidance on identifying brand advertising that has the effect of promoting an HFSS product
- Advertising Guidance
- 05 Jan 2026
Less healthy food and drink: advertising guidance
- Advertising Guidance
- 04 Dec 2025
Misleading environmental claims and social responsibility in advertising
- Advertising Guidance
- 24 Oct 2025
Gambling and lotteries advertising: protecting under-18s
- Advertising Guidance
- 14 Oct 2025
Guidance on age-restricted ads online
- Advertising Guidance
- 25 Sep 2025
Guidance on claims about wind energy
- Advertising Guidance
- 25 Apr 2025
Guidance on the use of qualifications in ads
- Advertising Guidance
- 25 Apr 2025
Guidance on advertising in-game purchases
- Advertising Guidance
- 25 Apr 2025
Guidance on making “unlimited” claims in advertising for telecommunications services
- Advertising Guidance
- 25 Apr 2025
- News
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Resource library
- AdviceOnline Library - Advice for Marketers
- Advertising Guidance - Formal CAP Guidance
- Consultations
- Research, reports and surveys
- Public Affairs papers
- School resources
- Annual Reports
- Useful links
- Media Alerts
- Climate Change and the Environment – Key Advice Resources on Green Claims
- Influencer Marketing - Key Advice Resources
- Prescription-Only Medicines (POMs) - Key Advice Resources
- Bespoke Copy Advice
- Training and events
- Online Training
- Our Rulings podcasts
- CAP Bitesize
- CAP Webinars
- Research at the ASA and CAP
- Advice for businesses
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