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ASA rulings—9 April 2025

Published on: 09 April 2025

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LNB News 09/04/2025

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Issue Date: 09 April 2025

Published Date: 09 April 2025

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

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The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has made 11 rulings this week. The complaints raised concerns such as misleading environmental claims and misleading claims regarding trader identity and location, delivery times, refund policies, and product materials. Decisions relating to misleading advertising reflect a shift in the ASA's enforcement approach following the entry into force of the unfair commercial practices provisions of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024, Part 4, Chapter 1.

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