Paediatricians criticise delay in plans to ban junk food adverts

Fiona Simpson
Tuesday, May 17, 2022

“Disappointing” government plans to delay a ban on junk food adverts on TV and online will slow efforts to tackle rising childhood obesity, paediatricians have warned.

Restrictions on advertising junk food will now come into force in January 2024, ministers have said. Picture: Adobe Stock
Restrictions on advertising junk food will now come into force in January 2024, ministers have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

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