Issues

Helpful information on the advertising rules and examples of previously published ASA rulings based upon issues.

Latest rulings

Lingscars.com Ltd
- Upheld
- 23 September 2020
A Facebook post advertising a car leasing company was banned for being socially irresponsible and likely to cause serious offence on the grounds of race.
The Trade Centre Group plc t/a The Trade Centre UK, The Trade Centre Wales
- Upheld
- 23 September 2020
A radio ad for a used car dealer was banned for presenting the terms and conditions in an unclear and ambiguous manner.
Beer52 Ltd
- Upheld
- Email
- 16 September 2020
A website ad for a beer subscription service made misleading claims about a discount offer.
Basetan
- Upheld
- Internet (social networking)
- 02 September 2020
A Facebook post promoting a tanning salon misleadingly implied sunbeds were the most efficient way to increase vitamin D levels and discouraged essential treatment for medical conditions.

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