Rulings (87)
  • GTOHero Ltd t/a GTO Hero

    • Upheld
    • Social media (paid ad)
    • 02 July 2025

    A paid-for Reddit ad misleadingly suggested that a poker Real Time Assistance app could legitimately be used during live play on sites that prohibited their use.

  • LEBOM Ltd

    • Upheld
    • Social media (paid ad)
    • 02 July 2025

    A paid-for Facebook ad and a paid-for X ad encouraged gambling behaviour that was socially irresponsible and encouraged excessive drinking.

  • Menwell Ltd t/a Manual

    • Upheld
    • Search (paid)
    • 04 June 2025

    A paid-for Google ad promoted a prescription-only medicine to the general public.

  • Viva Research Ltd t/a Vivanmn

    • Upheld
    • Social media (paid ad)
    • 28 May 2025

    Two paid-for Facebook ads claimed that a food supplement could treat or cure ADHD, made medicinal claims for an unlicensed product and made unauthorised specific health claims. 

  • air up GmbH

    • Upheld
    • Social media (paid ad)
    • 28 May 2025

    A paid-for TikTok ad was irresponsible and likely to cause serious or widespread offense.

  • Golden Vape UK Ltd t/a Golden Vape

    • Upheld
    • Search (paid)
    • 14 May 2025

    A paid for Google ad promoted unlicensed nicotine-containing e-cigarettes through a sponsored link.

  • UK Electronic Cigarette Ltd t/a UKVAPINGSTORE

    • Upheld
    • Search (paid)
    • 14 May 2025

    A paid for Google ad promoted unlicensed nicotine-containing e-cigarettes through a sponsored link.

  • Dualit Ltd

    • Upheld
    • Search (paid)
    • 30 April 2025

    A paid-for search ad misleadingly implied that coffee bags could be composted at home when this wasn't the case. 

  • Lavazza Coffee (UK) Ltd

    • Upheld
    • Search (paid)
    • 30 April 2025

    A paid-for search ad misleadingly implied that coffee pods could be composted at home when this wasn't the case.

  • Octopus Energy Ltd

    • Upheld in part
    • Social media (paid ad)
    • 23 April 2025

    Two paid-for social media ads, two website landing pages, a radio ad, a billboard and an email for Octopus Energy didn't include adequate substantiation.

  • 2XU UK Limited

    • Upheld
    • Social media (paid ad)
    • 16 April 2025

    A paid-for Instagram ad for 2xu Recovery Compression Tights made medical claims without holding the applicable conformity marking and were not registered with the MHRA.

  • Beautyjenics Ltd

    • Upheld
    • Social media (paid ad)
    • 16 April 2025

    A paid-for Facebook ad for Beautyjenics, a cosmetic treatment provider, irresponsibly pressured consumers into booking, and trivialised the risks of, “liquid BBLs” (Brazilian Butt Lift) and exploited women’s insecurities surrounding body image.

  • Bomb Doll Aesthetics

    • Upheld
    • Social media (paid ad)
    • 16 April 2025

    A paid-for Facebook ad for Bomb Doll Aesthetics, a Black Friday promotion, irresponsibly pressured consumers into booking, and trivialised the risks of, “liquid BBLs” (Brazilian Butt Lift).

  • CCskinlondondubai

    • Upheld
    • Social media (paid ad)
    • 16 April 2025

    A paid-for Facebook ad for CCskinlondondubai, a cosmetic treatment provider, irresponsibly pressured consumers into booking, and trivialised the risks of, “liquid BBLs” (Brazilian Butt Lift) and exploited women’s insecurities surrounding body image.

  • EME Aesthetics & Beauty Academy Ltd

    • Upheld
    • Social media (paid ad)
    • 16 April 2025

    An Instagram ad for EME Aesthetics, a Black Friday promotion, irresponsibly pressured consumers into booking, and trivialised the risks of, “liquid BBLs” (Brazilian Butt Lift).

  • Global Brands Ltd t/a VK

    • Upheld
    • Social media (paid ad)
    • 16 April 2025

    A paid-for Instagram story posted by @vkdrink was socially irresponsible by implying that drinking alcohol could overcome boredom.

  • NKD Medical Ltd t/a Dr Ducu London

    • Upheld
    • Social media (paid ad)
    • 16 April 2025

    A paid-for Instagram ad for Dr. Ducu, a cosmetic treatment provider, irresponsibly pressured consumers into booking, and trivialised the risks of, “liquid BBLs” (Brazilian Butt Lift).

  • Rejuvenate Academy Ltd t/a Rejuvenate Clinics

    • Upheld
    • Social media (paid ad)
    • 16 April 2025

    A paid-for Facebook ad for Rejuvenate Clinics, a cosmetic treatment provider, irresponsibly pressured consumers into booking, and trivialised the risks of, “liquid BBLs” (Brazilian Butt Lift).

  • Person(s) Unknown t/a Henry’s Boots

    • Upheld
    • Social media (paid ad)
    • 09 April 2025

    A paid-for Facebook ad and website made misleading claims including that their products were handmade and that they were closing down and also failed to include the geographical address from which they operated.

  • Person(s) unknown t/a Rosely London

    • Upheld
    • Social media (paid ad)
    • 09 April 2025

    A paid-for Facebook ad and website made misleading claims including about the materials used to make products and money-back guarantees and also failed to include the geographical address from which they operated.