Latest news
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Bringing body image into sharp focus
- ASA blog post
- 21 December 2020
- Guy Parker
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Gender stereotyping rule and guidance: 12-month review
- CAP News
- 17 December 2020
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Avoiding ‘Fake Views’ – A guide to testimonials and endorsements
- CAP News
- 10 December 2020
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Making responsible ads like clockwork – marketing on TikTok
- CAP News
- 10 December 2020
Latest rulings
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Manchestersalerent.co.uk
- Upheld
- Internet (on own site)
- 20 January 2021
A house listing on an estate agent’s website was banned as the property was no longer available for purchase.
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Microlyscs LLC t/a The Crazy Cap
- Upheld
- Social media (own site)
- 20 January 2021
A Facebook post promoting a bottle cap was banned for implying that it could kill all bacteria, viruses and pathogens without holding evidence to substantiate the claim.
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OverStreet.co.uk
- Upheld
- Internet (on own site)
- 20 January 2021
A house listing on an estate agent’s website was banned as the property was no longer available for purchase.
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Unilever UK Ltd
- Upheld
- Social media (paid ad)
- 13 January 2021
A paid-for Facebook post by Boots was banned for implying that a lotion product could protect babies’ skin microbiome without holding sufficient evidence to demonstrate that this was the case.