Lords Committee criticises further delay to advertising restrictions for less healthy foods and says voluntary compliance agreement will be unenforceable

Friday, 20 June 2025 12:08

In its 28th report of Session 24-25, the cross-party House of Lords Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee has commented on changes made by the Communications Act 2003 (Restrictions on the Advertising of Less Healthy Food) (Effective Date) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, (the Regulations). These Regulations delay when restrictions for TV and online advertising of less healthy food and drink come into force by three months. This means the advertising restrictions will not...Request free trial