Our latest advisory series considers the key changes being introduced as part of the EU's framework for the cross-border distribution of investment funds.

The guidance will assist in the responsible use of marketing terms by food manufacturers, retailers, and food service businesses when placing their products on the market to ensure they convey clear, nonmisleading meanings.

The updated rules for distance marketing of consumer financial services were published in the Official Journal this morning (Directive (EU) 2023/2673).

The Advertising Standards Authority of Ireland (ASAI) has warned energy companies against using claims that energy plans are 100% renewable...

The ICLG to: Pharmaceutical Advertising has recently been published. The guide covers common issues in pharmaceutical advertising laws and regulations

In previous briefings we touched on the new restrictions that will be placed on various advertising and marketing activities related to gambling under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024 (the "Act")...

New restrictions on the advertisement of alcohol during sporting events and events aimed at children came into effect in Ireland in November 2021.

Uncertainty continues in the Irish advertising industry concerning the enactment of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill, 2015 almost 1,000 days after the publication of the initial Bill.

Northern Ireland's Food Standards Agency and Department of Health are consulting on new restrictions for promoting products high in fat, sugar and salt, aiming to align with UK-wide measures while grappling with which nutrient profiling model to adopt. The proposed regulations would limit volume price promotions, product placement in prominent retail locations, and free refill promotions for sugar-sweetened drinks, with enforcement handled by local councils.

The Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association recently announced Version 6.1 of its Self-Care Advertising Code (previously known as the Code of Standards of Advertising Practice for the Consumer Healthcare Industry).

The Irish Government has today approved the publication of the Gambling Regulation Bill creating a new Gambling Regulatory Authority which will enforce new advertising...

Social media is the most far-reaching and influential media sources in the world of today. It is the most fastest and convenient way of communicating and idea

Pharmaceutical companies targeting Irish customers should note that updated rules have recently been published by the Health Products Regulatory Authority and the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association.

Marketing and advertising for alcoholic drinks are already required to adhere to the ASAI's Code of Standards for Advertising and Marketing Communications in Ireland, regardless of the medium in which they appear.

A new development in online recruiting – targeted job advertisements – gives rise to concerns in relation to employment equality law.

The ESMA Guidelines on Marketing Communications ("Guidelines") take effect from today, 2 February 2022.

Recent months have seen increased enforcement in the advertising and consumer protection areas.

The Digital Services Act ("DSA") applies to a wide variety of online services, ranging from websites to social networks and online platforms, with a view to "creating a safer...

An ASAI decision to uphold complaints regarding an advertisement for Tampax tampons has been the subject of widespread criticism in Ireland in recent days.

The prohibition on alcohol advertising in or on a "sports area" during a sporting event will come into effect on 12 November, 2021. The new prohibition is part of the Irish Government efforts to reduce...