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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Josie Clarke

Lidl and Iceland ads banned under new ‘less healthy’ food rules

Ads for supermarkets Lidl and Iceland have become the first to be banned under new rules governing “less healthy” food and drink.

The rules, which came into effect at the beginning of the year, are part of Government efforts to tackle childhood obesity by preventing ads for food and drink that is high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) appearing on television between 5.30am and 9pm, and online at any time.

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