Latest news
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Using AI to monitor the promotion of prescription-only medicines
- ASA blog post
- 09 November 2023
- Adam Davison
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Fake Endorsements In Ads Makes Everyone Sad: A Look At Influencer Reviews
- CAP News
- 14 September 2023
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Cannabidiol you need to know about advertising CBD containing products
- CAP News
- 27 July 2023
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Game, set and match! Celebrating Wimbledon in style
- CAP News
- 08 June 2023
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ASA bans four ads for sclerotherapy treatments
- ASA News
- 26 April 2023
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Animals in Ads – National Pet Month 2023
- CAP News
- 06 April 2023
Latest rulings
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South African Foods Ltd t/a Candy Store 4 You
- Upheld
- Social media (influencer or affiliate ad)
- 06 December 2023
A TikTok post on Saira Hayati’s account for sea salt made health and nutrition claims that were in breach of the rules and claimed to prevent, treat or cure human disease, which broke the rules.
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Nimaya Mindstation Ltd
- Upheld
- Internet (website content), Social media (own site)
- 15 November 2023
A website and Instagram post claimed that hyperbaric oxygen therapy could treat long COVID, which was misleading and could not be substantiated, and discouaraged essential treatment for conditions for which medical supervision should be sought.
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The Heal Air
- Upheld
- Internet (website content), Social media (own site)
- 15 November 2023
A website, Facebook post and Instagram post claimed that hyperbaric oxygen therapy could treat long COVID, which was misleading and could not be substantiated.
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Indiralaxmi Vignesh Ltd t/a Hale Clinic
- Upheld
- Search (paid), Internet (website content)
- 08 November 2023
A website and paid-for search listing claimed that hyperbaric oxygen therapy could treat long Covid, which was misleading and couldn’t be substantiated.