Rulings

Our rulings are published every Wednesday and set out on the public record how, following investigation, the advertising rules apply and where we draw the line in judging whether an ad has broken the rules. We also publish a list of companies and organisations which, following receipt of a complaint, agreed to amend or withdraw their ad without the need for a formal investigation.

Rulings (4)

BoomBod Ltd
- Upheld
- Internet (social networking)
- 23 October 2019
Ads on Instagram for weight loss products were banned for making unauthorised health claims, claims about rate or amount of weight loss and promoting diet products in an irresponsible way.
GS Phillips t/a Manor Pharmacy
- Upheld
- Regional press
- 23 October 2019
A press ad for a health service was banned for implying it could reduce the risk of certain medical conditions without adequate evidence, and that participants wouldn’t need to change their diet to bring about weight loss.
Protein Revolution Ltd
- Upheld
- Internet (social networking)
- 23 October 2019
Ads on Instagram for appetite suppressants were banned for making unauthorised health claims and promoting diet products in an irresponsible way.
USN (UK) Ltd
- Upheld in part
- Internet (on own site)
- 31 July 2019
A website, www.uk.usn-sport.com, seen on 1 November 2018 selling food supplements featured text on a product page that stated “PHEDRA CUT LIPO XT … Phedra Cut Lipo XT is the latest breakthrough from USN. It consists of a two-in-one liquid capsule containing ground-breaking, clinically researched ingredient...

Informally resolved (0)

Mail order cases (0)

Database cases (0)