Food Products (Marketing to Children) Bill
In progressCurrently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.
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Long title
A Bill to make provision about the advertising, marketing and promotion of food and drink products to children; and for connected purposes
Summary
Under the provisions of the Bill, it would be an offence for a person or organisation to advertise or promote to children food products (including drinks products) which are classified as ‘less healthy’. <br><br><strong>Key areas</strong><br><br><ul><li>Introduces a 9pm watershed for television advertising of unhealthy food</li><li>Introduces significant restrictions on non-broadcast marketing.</li></ul>
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Commons
5 December 2007 – 5 December 2007
- 2nd reading· Commons
25 April 2008 – 25 April 2008
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 228.