As of January 5, 2026, the UK has implemented a comprehensive ban on television (before 9 p.m.) and online advertisements for junk food—products high in fat, salt, and sugar (HFSS)—to tackle childhood obesity. This includes soft drinks, candy, pizzas, and certain breakfast items. Other notable 2025 bans include "Sanex" for racial stereotypes, "Zara" and "M&S" for using "unhealthily thin" models, and several greenwashing campaigns.
Landmark junk food ad ban to protect kids' health. Children will be protected from exposure to junk food ads under new regulations, in a bid to tackle childhood obesity. Kids will be protected from exposure to junk food advertising on TV and online as new regulations come into force to help tackle childhood obesity.
Iceland's latest Christmas advert was banned from TV recently, but was subsequently viewed more than 20 million times online and declared the best Christmas ad by The Independent. The advert – featuring an animated orangutan named 'Rang-tan' – focuses on the devastating effects of deforestation and the use of palm oil.
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Why is the Twix advert banned?
A TV ad for chocolate bar Twix has been banned for encouraging unsafe driving. The advert shows a man with flowing hair involved in a car chase and crash that results in his and an identical, caramel-coloured car sandwiched on top of each other, like a Twix.
The crackers contain partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil, a trans fat that has been linked to heart disease, which is why many countries in the EU have prohibited Ritz crackers. (Some locations may sell them with different formulations that adhere to local regulations.)
Each year, PAN UK analyses the results of the UK's residue testing programme and publishes the Dirty Dozen list. This is the fruit and vegetables most likely to be contaminated with multiple pesticides, put into a handy list that you can stick on your fridge or in your back pocket to help you make shopping decisions.
Advertisements for plain porridge oats will not be banned under the advertising restrictions. In fact, the majority of porridge, muesli and granola products will not be affected by the advertising restrictions but some less healthy versions (with added sugar, chocolate, syrup) could be affected.
Archaeologists have found an example of the oldest advertising poster in the historic area of Egypt. The papyrus dates back to 3000 BC, and although its owner is looking for a lost slave, it also clearly mentions the best cloth shop in the text. Moreover, the finder promises gold to whoever brings his slave back.
All-Bran, Bran Flakes and Weetabix are all high in fibre and contain a mix of important vitamins and minerals. They're classed as ultra-processed because they contain barley malt extract and/or glucose syrup. These are both types of sugar, but are present in relatively low amounts.
Jeyes fluid used to contain coal tar which was also found in old fashioned creosote (think of the colour and strong smell of both),but this was outlawed several years ago due to being carciogenic. Although the risk was small,anything carciogenic is banned by the EU.
The seven holes punched into each cracker allow steam to escape during baking, preventing air pockets and ensuring a uniform and consistent texture, without becoming overly crispy or flaky. In 2011, Ritz was identified in a YouGov poll as the "best perceived snack brand" among American consumers.
The EU and the U.K. have banned Red Dye No. 3 and trans fats, both of which are used in classic American Pop-Tarts. Red 3 has been linked to cancer in animal studies, and trans fats are notorious for raising heart disease risk. Europe prefers breakfast without that chemical kickstart.
Are they father and daughter in the Dairy Milk advert?
The heartwarming ad tells the story of a father living with dementia, who never forgets his love for his daughter, despite not always recognising her. In the film, he shares an untold story from his past after he is gifted a bar of Dairy Milk Wholenut.
