Rulings (114)
  • Aspro Atlantic Medikal Turizm Ticaret Limited Şirketi t/a AsproMED

    • Upheld
    • Social media (paid ad)
    • 27 September 2023

    A paid-for Facebook ad for cosmetic surgery abroad was irresponsible, trivialised the decision to undergo surgery, contained misleading claims about bariatic surgery and misleadingly omitted information regarding the need for pre-consultation.

  • Ersoy Health Services Tourism Ltd t/a Clinic Haus

    • Upheld
    • Social media (paid ad)
    • 27 September 2023

    A paid-for Facebook ad for cosmetic surgery abroad irresponsibly implied a time-limited promotion, trivialised the decision to undergo surgery and misleadingly omitted information regarding the need for pre-consultation.

  • 247 Home Furnishings Ltd t/a 247Blinds

    • Upheld
    • Internet (website content)
    • 04 September 2024

    A website ad which made references to blindness were likely to cause serious or widespread offence on the grounds of disability.

  • William Grant & Sons Ltd t/a Hendricks Gin

    • Not upheld
    • Video on demand
    • 04 September 2024

    A Video on Demand ad for Hendricks Gin wasn't likely to particularly appeal to under-18s.

  • Just Eat.co.uk Ltd t/a Just-Eat.co.uk

    • Upheld
    • Internet
    • 21 August 2024

    A paid-for Facebook ad for Just Eat failed to use appropriate targeting to ensure an ad featuring HFSS products wasn't directed at under 16s.

  • Aston Manor Ltd t/a Crumpton Oaks

    • Not upheld
    • Television
    • 14 August 2024

    A TV ad for Crumpton Oaks Cider was not likely to strongly appeal to under 18s.

  • The Edinburgh Herbal Dispensary Ltd t/a Napiers Edinburgh

    • Upheld
    • Social media (paid ad)
    • 14 August 2024

    Five TikTok ads made medicinal claims for an unlicenced product.

  • Gelcard Ltd t/a Water2

    • Upheld
    • Email
    • 31 July 2024

    An email advertising a water filter caused unjustified fear or distress on the basis of misleading claims.

  • LC International Ltd t/a Coral

    • Not upheld
    • Digital outdoor
    • 31 July 2024

    A mobile digital billboard ad for Coral was not inappropriately placed.

  • MYA Clinics Ltd t/a MYA Cosmetic Surgery

    • Upheld
    • Website (paid ad)
    • 31 July 2024

    Two display ads for cosmetic surgery shown on the Quizlet website were inappropriately targeted.

  • Person(s) unknown t/a Nultqh GB

    • Upheld
    • Social media (paid ad)
    • 31 July 2024

    A paid-for Meta ad for a prostate patch made medicinal claims for an unlicensed product.

  • Person(s) unknown t/a Mendio Life

    • Upheld
    • Social media (paid ad)
    • 31 July 2024

    A paid-for Meta ad which claimed that an acupressure clip could treat prostate issues made medical claims for a device that didn’t hold the applicable conformity marking and was not registered with the MHRA.

  • Person(s) unknown t/a Cishx GB

    • Upheld
    • Social media (paid ad)
    • 31 July 2024

    A paid-for Meta ad which claimed that underwear could treat prostate issues made medical claims for a device that didn’t hold the applicable conformity marking and was not registered with the MHRA.

  • Person(s) unknown t/a Cheerchest Cove

    • Upheld
    • Social media (paid ad)
    • 31 July 2024

    A paid-for Meta ad for prostate cream made medicinal claims for an unlicensed product.

  • FL19 CIC t/a Frontline 19

    • Not upheld
    • Cinema
    • 17 July 2024

    A cinema ad for a non-profit support service wasn't irresponsible and did not cause unjustifiable distress.

  • Happy Koala LLC t/a Happy Mammoth

    • Upheld
    • Social media (paid ad)
    • 03 July 2024

    A paid-for Facebook ad for a weight-loss supplement made unauthorised health claims, made claims that people could lose fat from specific parts of the body and referred to a rate or amount of weight loss which is prohibited by our rules. 

  • Spectrum Awakening

    • Upheld
    • Social media (paid ad)
    • 03 July 2024

    A paid-for Facebook ad made claims that a supplement could help to prevent, treat or cure developmental language disorder, autism and ADHD.

  • The Big Table Group Ltd t/a Las Iguanas

    • Upheld
    • Social media (own site)
    • 03 July 2024

    A TikTok ad encouraged excessive or irresponsible consumption of alcohol, and featured someone under the age of 25 playing a significant role which is prohibited by our strict alcohol rules.

  • The Clean Supps LLC t/a Inno Supps

    • Upheld
    • Social media (paid ad)
    • 03 July 2024

    A paid-for Facebook ad for a weight-loss supplement made unauthorised health claims, made claims that people could lose fat from specific parts of the body and referred to a rate or amount of weight loss which is prohibited by our rules. 

  • air up GmbH

    • Upheld
    • Internet (video)
    • 03 July 2024

    A YouTube ad featuring public urination condoned anti-social and potentially unlawful behaviour.

Informally resolved (6)
  • Enterprise Tackle Ltd

    • 04 September 2024
    • Number of complaints: 1

    Media: Internet (social networking)
    Topic: Sports, leisure and hobbies

  • Build Hollywood Ltd

    • 21 August 2024
    • Number of complaints: 0

    Media: Poster
    Topic: Alcohol

  • Build Hollywood Ltd

    • 07 August 2024
    • Number of complaints: 0

    Media: Other
    Topic: Charity, education and Third sector

  • Kentucky Fried Chicken (Great Britain) Ltd t/a KFC

    • 24 July 2024
    • Number of complaints: 0

    Topic: Food, drink and supplements

  • Naked Wines plc t/a Naked Wines, www.NakedWines.com Ltd

    • 17 July 2024
    • Number of complaints: 0

    Media: Circular
    Topic: Alcohol

  • Spotlight Sports Group Ltd.

    • 05 June 2024
    • Number of complaints: 1

    Topic: Gambling