Latest news
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Break the habit, not the Code – Stop-smoking aids
- CAP News
- 08 October 2020
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Report a Coronavirus related ad
- ASA News
- 30 March 2020
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Coronavirus COVID-19 – Advertising responsibly
- CAP News
- 13 March 2020
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Avoiding miscon(tra)ceptions
- CAP News
- 26 September 2019
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Not-so-silent night? – Snoring aids and the Ad Codes
- CAP News
- 26 April 2019
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Healthcare advice inspired by World Health Day
- CAP News
- 16 April 2019
Latest rulings
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Easylife Group Ltd
- Upheld
- Newspaper
- 12 August 2020
A newspaper ad for a face mask was banned for implying it could protect wearers from COVID-19 without holding sufficient evidence to prove it met PPE standards.
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HiSmile Pty Ltd
- Upheld
- Social media (paid ad)
- 22 July 2020
A Snapchat story ad for a teeth whitening product made misleading claims about its effectiveness.
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Easy Shopping 4 Home Ltd
- Upheld
- Internet (OM 3rd party)
- 04 March 2020
A product listing on Amazon for face masks claiming to protect consumers from coronavirus was misleading and irresponsible and likely to cause fear without justifiable reason.
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Novads OU
- Upheld
- Internet (on own site), Internet (display)
- 04 March 2020
Paid-for display ads and website claims for face masks claiming to protect consumers from coronavirus were misleading and irresponsible and likely to cause fear without justifiable reason.
