ASA Guidance on Environmental Claims

ASA Guidance on Environmental Claims

On 23 June 2023, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) published an updated version of its guidance on misleading environmental claims and social responsibility. The guidance can be accessed here. The guidance is intended to help marketers interpret advertising...
ASA Guidance on Environmental Claims

Defra to propose a ban on plastic in wipes

On 4th April 2023, the UK Government Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) published its Policy Paper: ‘Plan for Water: Our Integrated Plan for Delivering Clean and Plentiful Water’ (this can be accessed here). The plan includes a proposal to ban...
ASA Guidance on Environmental Claims

CMA Consultation on Draft Guidance

In March 2022, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) provided its environmental sustainability advice to the Government. As part of that work, CMA found that businesses needed more clarity about what is, and what is not, legal when working together towards...