The Government lacks the stomach for promoting ‘health’ as it delays the junk food advertising ban till 2026
Yet another punch to the gut as the Government announces a delay to rules that would ban unhealthy food advertising before 9pm, showing the full force of corporate lobbying. In the same week that news broke of the Government withdrawing recommendations to food manufacturers and retailers to promote ‘minimally processed’ and ‘nutritious foods’, BANT is further dismayed to see attempts to tackle childhood obesity derailed by the industry. The restrictions due to come into effect in October 2024, were to cover adverts promoting high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) products.......