Pregnant TV Star's Weight Loss Claim On Instagram Tips UK Regulatory Scale
Executive Summary
UK Advertising Standards Authority assessment concludes Instagram post by reality star and social media influencer violated UK ad codes because it did not identify as an ad, pushed weight loss products on pregnant women and made weight loss claims for food products.
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