UK ASA Adjudications 18 en 25 mei
Ook de Advertising Standards Authorization, de RCC in Groot-Britannië, heeft een bundel uitspraken gepubliceerd. Categorieën variëren van opticiëns, sms over sports bar, email service provider Yahoo!, isolatiematerialen, wijnreclame, stofzuiger, waterzuiveringsmechanisme, sportapparatuur voor in je broekzak, therapie en haarsupplementen .
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Specsavers Optical Group Ltd
A national press ad for Specsavers was headlined "Some opticians charge extra for digital retinal photography. At Specsavers, we don't”. Text underneath stated “Many opticians charge for using the latest optical technology. You pay once for your ‘normal’ eye test, then pay again for digital retinal photography, a sophisticated process that uses a digital camera to take a picture of the back of your eye and help your optician monitor the health of your eyes ... We also believe that as many...
The Cross Sports Bar
A text message, from a sports bar, stated "Live @ The Cross Sports Bar Tonight Barcelona v Arsenal 7.45pm. Wednesday Spurs v AC Milan 7.45pm. Everton v Blues 8pm."
Yahoo UK Ltd
An ad on a login screen, for an e-mail service provider, was headed "Faster is funner. Introducing the 2x faster New BT Yahoo! Mail. Find out more about BT Yahoo! Mail Beta". The ad pictured two females in a convertible sports car. The passing scenery was blurred.
Black Mountain Insulation Ltd
Claims in a brochure, titled "SHEEP'S WOOL INSULATION warmer safer smarter", viewed on Black Mountain Insulation's website on 7 February 2011, included "Man made insulation can only be disposed of into landfill; no recycling system is currently in place".
J Sainsbury plc
A national press ad, for a supermarket, was headed “3 for £10 Enjoy a glass with family and friends. Sainsbury’s Try something new today”. Below the header was a photograph of three bottles of wine. The bottles of wine were labelled “Hardys Bin 53”, “Mondelli Pinot Grigio” and “Mondelli Montepulciano D’Abruzzo”. At the foot of the image was a label which stated “£8.99 each”. Small print read “OFFER ENDS 22ND FEBRUARY 2011 ... SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. SELECTED STORES ONLY. WHILE STOCKS LAST...
Miele Company Ltd
A Miele vacuum cleaner brochure made the following claims about suction, allergy and hygiene, pick-up performance and odour removal: "the S4 delivers up to 2000 W of suction power", "The S7 comes with an impressive 1800 W of suction power"; "Advanced 12 stage filtration system ensures clean air is expelled back into the room, perfect for an allergy free environment", "... with a traffic light sensor to monitor when the carpet is hygienically clean" (for the Allergotec Floorhead); "Miele S7...
Stationbridge Ltd
A leaflet for a water treatment device made a number of efficacy claims which included “Our alkaline water is a powerful and effective antioxidant, and can minimise the accumulation of cancerous or damaged cells by decreasing the amount of free radicals in the body", "Alkaline water with its higher pH can help balance the body's overly acidic state, destroying the optimum environment for diseases to thrive", "Signs of Ageing: The body needs to be properly hydrated to stay feeling young and...
Walker 37 Ltd
A national press ad, for Airogym exercise cushion, stated "Airogym™is a small, pocket sized inflatable exercise cushion clinically proven to increase blood flow through the veins by up to 5 times. It has wide ranging application markets to help in any of the following situations: Elderly or people of any age exercise. Reduce the risk of DVT in travellers. Diabetic circulation. Effectiveness of dialysis treatment. Physio/Post-Op patients".
Cha-Zen
A press ad, for a therapy, was headed “CRYSTAL BED THERAPY Are you depressed? Are you stressed out? Are you ill and tired? Are you fed up with life? Are you experiencing financial difficulties? Are you going through mental and emotional conflict? Do you want more love and harmony in your life? Change your life by using Crystal Bed Therapy.”. Further text stated "It clears, balances and energises the chakras and energy centres in the body to promote healing, health and wellbeing. After a...
Lifes2good UK Ltd
A national press ad for a hair supplement seen in August 2010 was headed “How Sue tackled thin, wispy hair ...”. Text stated “Viviscal can help by providing the nutrients needed for healthy hair ... Scientists have found that certain nutrients can help actively growing hair. The key ingredient in Viviscal supplements is a rich compound of marine extracts, organic soluble silica and fortified vitamin C. A testimonial from the actress Sue Holderness stated “I liked the fact that Viviscal is...
