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Written question asked by Richard Fuller (Conservative) on Tuesday, 1 March 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 March 2022. It was answered by Maggie Throup (Conservative) on Monday, 7 March 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Food: Advertising

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when he plans to issue guidance to advertisers on the advertising restrictions contained in the Health and Care Bill.

Answer

A post-implementation review will be undertaken within five years of the introduction of restrictions on the advertising of products high in fat, salt or sugar on TV and paid for advertising online. The impact assessment published in June 2021 outlined variables that may be monitored in this review and is available at the following link:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/996232/impact-assessment-hfss-advertising.pdf

We will shortly conduct a consultation, focusing on the clarity of definitions proposed in secondary legislation. We continue to work with regulators to prepare the relevant guidance and put in place the enforcement structures needed for industry to understand the new advertising restrictions ahead of implementation. We expect this guidance to be made available for consultation later this year. The exact timing is a matter for regulators.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
132231
Session
2021-22
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Advertising Food Regulation
Legislation
Health and Care Bill 2021-22
Link
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