Issues

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

Latest rulings

AppQuantum Publishing Ltd
- Upheld
- App (paid ad)
- 24 November 2021
An in-app ad for a mobile app game was banned for trivialising and condoning domestic violence against women.
Green Flag Ltd
- Not upheld
- Television
- 24 November 2021
A TV ad for Green Flag breakdown cover was not found to be offensive for alluding to the use of expletives.
Class Delta Ltd t/a abnormal
- Upheld
- Internet (website content), Social media (own site)
- 24 November 2021
A website and an Instagram post for a nutrition drinks company was banned for stating that their products and packaging were plastic-free and had zero plastic when they contained components that did not meet those criteria.
Domino's Pizza UK & Ireland Ltd
- Not upheld
- Leaflet
- 24 November 2021
A leaflet for Domino’s Pizza was found to be unlikely to cause serious or widespread offence.

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