UK's Ofcom to phase in curbs on TV food, drink ads for under-16s from April 1 |
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LONDON (AFX) - UK communications regulator Ofcom confirmed that it will phase in scheduling restrictions on the television advertising of food and drink products high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) aimed at children on all channels from April 1.From April 1, HFSS advertisements will not be allowed to be shown 'in or around programmes made for children (including pre-school children), or in or around programmes that are likely to be of particular appeal to children aged 4-9'.Such ads will be banned in or around programmes likely to be of particular appeal to children aged 4-15 from Jan 1 2008, added Ofcom in a statement.The regulator added that children's channels will be allowed a graduated phase-in period, although they must implement the new restrictions fully by end-Dec 2008.newsdesk@afxnews.comvlbCOPYRIGHTCopyright AFX News Limited 2006. All rights reserved.The copying, republication or redistribution of AFX News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of AFX News.AFX News and AFX Financial News Logo are registered trademarks of AFX News Limited
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