Harm/Irresponsibility

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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.
Not Guilty Food Co Ltd t/a The Skinny Food Co
- Upheld
- Social media (influencer or affiliate ad)
- 03 April 2024
An Instagram Reel on Katie Price’s account was not obviously recognisable as an ad, irresponsibly promoted a diet that fell below 800 calories a day, and made weight loss claims for the products shown that aren’t authorised on the GB NHC Register.
John Mills Ltd t/a JML Direct
- Upheld
- Television
- 27 March 2024
A TV ad for a cleaning tool presented gender stereotypes in a way that was likely to cause harm.

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