US EditionNorth East Health Figures Back Move to Ban Junk Food Adverts on TV Before 9pm
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Nothing for children's eyes: there is a new ban on advertising unhealthy food in the United Kingdom.
UK BANS JUNK FOOD ADS ON TV, ONLINE TO CURB CHILDHOOD OBESITY
Thu 08 January 2026: The UK on Monday implemented a nationwide ban on junk food advertising on television and online as part of government efforts to tackle rising childhood obesity. Under the new rules, food and drink classified as high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) cannot be advertised on TV before 9 pm local […]
Birmingham City University Expert Weighs in on Junk Food Advertising Ban
Following the introduction of a ban on junk food advertising across television and online platforms, Birmingham City University (BCU) dietician Sean Macintosh has said the move is a positive step but warned it will not be enough on its own to address childhood obesity. The new regulations, introduced to help tackle childhood obesity, prevent foods high in fat, salt and sugar from being advertised on TV before 21:00 and at any time online. Accord…
No advertising. Since January 5th, products high in fat, salt, or sugar can no longer be advertised on British television before 9 p.m. The ban is even total online. A government rating system has assessed these foods—breakfast cereals, biscuits, sodas, etc.—as "least healthy," based on their salt, fat, sugar, and protein content. The government's goal is to combat… Read more In brief / Daily Health
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