Britain bans junk food TV ads
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16/11/2004 Junk food adverts have been banned on TV before 9pm in an attempt to fight Britainâs obesity crisis. Health Secretary Dr John Reid believes the move is necessary to protect youngsters watching early evening television.
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China, responding to complaints from  the public, has banned advertisements for medical treatments  and procedures in a bid to halt bogus claims of wonder drugs  and clean up an unregulated health industry.
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China, responding to complaints from the public, has banned advertisements for medical treatments and procedures in a bid to halt bogus claims of wonder drugs and clean up an unregulated health industry.
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Frightening news Monday out of Britain. In an attempt to appease British health officials, candymakers there are planning to downsize or eliminate king-size candy bars, the Brit press reported.
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Fast-food chain Burger King Holdings Inc said on Tuesday that, beginning late next year, it will limit advertising aimed at children younger than 12 to food and drinks that meet strict nutritional guidelines.
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As part of a crackdown on false and deceptive diet claims, the Federal Trade Commission sent letters to nine media companies yesterday, reminding them to stop publishing ads for bogus weight-loss products.
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Author Jacqueline Wilson suggests restrictions on junk food advertising could threaten children's TV.
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Malaysia's health minister called Monday for a ban on fast-food commercials during children's television programmes to control rising obesity.
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Strict limits came in to force today to restrict the advertising of cigarettes and tobacco products in shops, pubs and clubs. This will ensure that the total advertising for all tobacco companies is no more
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King-size candy bars that have helped fuel Britain&#39;s expanding appetite and waistline will be phased out by some food companies, in compliance with an official campaign against obesity.
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Ontario will ban junk food in elementary schools within a few weeks, Education Minister Gerard Kennedy said yesterday. The warning came as Kennedy said &quot;dozens&quot; of school boards have not complied with his
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Hungary has banned the sale of its signature spice, paprika. The Health Ministry announced the ban today and says it's necessary because a moldy toxin was found in spice sold by three of the largest companies.
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The government plans to impose a sweeping public smoking ban across England and Wales and will consider curbs on television advertising of &quot;junk food&quot; aimed at children.
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British and Irish consumers may have to eat paler breakfast sausages and burgers after the European Union banned the use of a red food coloring, Red 2G, in the European Union due to concern it could cause cancer.
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Britain on Tuesday banned military and naval personnel from selling tales of their exploits to the media, following an outcry when sailors seized by Iran published stories in exchange for cash.
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The British government has won another battle in its war against cigarette smoking, with strict new limitations on advertising in commercial venues taking effect Tuesday.
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Government has abandoned plans for pre-9pm TV advertsing ban as part of its new anti-obesity strategy