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09/10/2014
CAP Rule E-Cigarettes Can Be Advertised On TV
Manufacturers will be allow to advertise electronic cigarettes on television from 10 November, following a Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) ruling.
The CAP ruling states that while e-cigarettes can be advertised on TV, those ads must not promote tobacco products or show their use "in a positive light".
The new rules will be monitored and reviewed after one year.
The CAP writes and maintains UK advertising rules, which are enforced by the Advertising Standards Authority.
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The CAP ruling states that while e-cigarettes can be advertised on TV, those ads must not promote tobacco products or show their use "in a positive light".
The new rules will be monitored and reviewed after one year.
The CAP writes and maintains UK advertising rules, which are enforced by the Advertising Standards Authority.
(MH/IT)
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