The ASA has received 430,000 complaints during its existence, with a record 31,548 in 2011
A Big, Fat victory for Travellers as 'racist' adverts to be investigated
Tuesday 29 May 2012
Advertising watchdog finally orders inquiry into Channel 4 campaign for Big Fat Gypsy Weddings
Amazon warned over delivery claim
Wednesday 23 May 2012
Online retailer Amazon has been ordered to clarify advertising about its premium one-day delivery service after customers complained that they had been left waiting for orders.
Alcohol adverts 'target teenagers' despite strict code
Thursday 17 May 2012
Seven years after strict new rules were introduced to stop drinks companies marketing alcohol to children, teenagers are again being targeted, a report finds.
Misleading BT broadband adverts banned
Wednesday 18 April 2012
A BT campaign has been banned for misleading customers about the speed of its Infinity broadband service, a watchdog said.
Watchdog clears Vinnie Jones CPR advert
Wednesday 11 April 2012
An ad featuring actor Vinnie Jones carrying out CPR has been cleared following complaints that he performs the technique incorrectly, a watchdog has ruled.
Speeding ticket avoidance advert banned
Wednesday 28 March 2012
An ad for a website promising the "top 10 tricks" for getting out of speeding tickets has been banned by a watchdog.
Bar apologises over 'midgets' advert
Wednesday 28 March 2012
A bar that promised revellers the chance to party with "our very own Xmas midgets" acted offensively and irresponsibly, a watchdog has ruled.
Regulator clears NSPCC publicity
Wednesday 21 March 2012
Publicity for children's charity the NSPCC has been cleared by the advertising regulator after complainants described its reference to child abuse as "disturbing and offensive".
Harvey Nichols escapes ad censure
Wednesday 21 March 2012
Upmarket department store Harvey Nichols has escaped censure following complaints that a Christmas ad showing women doing the "walk of shame" was offensive and demeaning.
'Misleading' Sanex shower gel advert banned
Wednesday 21 March 2012
An ad for a Sanex bath gel has been banned for suggesting that it contains no man-made chemical ingredients, a regulator said.
Regulator forces trading changes at Groupon after complaints
Saturday 17 March 2012
Groupon, the group-buying discounting website, has been forced by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) to change its trading methods after complaints about misleading ads and unfair practices.
Groupon vows to make changes after practices slammed by OFT
Friday 16 March 2012
Discount website Groupon must ensure its deals are “accurate, honest and transparent”, after the trading watchdog uncovered “widespread” breaches of consumer protection rules.
Figleaves underwear advert sparks complaints
Wednesday 14 March 2012
A poster advert for a lingerie company featuring a woman in bra, knickers, stockings and stiletto shoes has prompted complaints it was "offensive" and unsuitable for display where it might be seen by children.
Cosmetics giants 'misled public', says $100m lawsuit
Sunday 11 March 2012
Two major cosmetics brands that champion their cruelty-free ethics are facing a lawsuit claiming they misled the public as they allow animal-testing on some products abroad.








