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ASA welcomes announcement on digital remit extension

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

We welcome the Advertising Association’s announcement recommending the extension of the ASA’s remit in digital media to cover marketing communications on companies' own websites.

ASA conducts a health check of health and beauty ads

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) today publishes the results of its ‘Health and Beauty Products and Therapies Advertisements Survey 2009’. It reveals a 95.1% compliance rate with the Advertising Codes.

Spotlight on environmental claims raises standards in ads

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) today publishes the findings of its Environmental Claims Survey 2008. The report reveals a high proportion of ads (94%) containing environmental claims were compliant with the advertising codes.

ASA survey shows advertisers comply with alcohol rules

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) today publishes the findings of its latest survey of alcoholic drinks advertisements, revealing a compliance rate of 99%.

ASA warns consumers: pyramid schemes are a house of cards

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

The ASA is warning consumers to take due care to avoid getting involved in pyramid schemes. Not only are pyramid schemes unlawful, they will result in financial harm to those who join them.