By: Luke
Ofcom ban junk food ads around kids programming
Ofcom have banned junk food advertising around kids channels and all shows wit6h a higher than average proportion of viewers under 16. After significant consultation Ofcom decided on the balance of the evidence that the best way to achieve its objectives would be a total ban on HFSS food and drink advertisements in and around all programmes of particular appeal to children under the age of 16, broadcast at any time of day or night on any channel.

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