Ill-considered ‘junk food’ ad ban “has to be binned”, says IEA expert
11 May 2021
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Dr Kristian Niemietz writes for CapX
11 May 2021
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Responding to renewed government plans to ban ‘junk food’ advertising, Christopher Snowdon, Head of Lifestyle Economics at free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs said:
“It is surprising to hear that the government is pressing ahead with a ban on so-called ‘junk food’ advertising on TV and online.
“There is no satisfactory legal definition of ‘junk food’ and the proposals would ban most food companies from advertising most of their products.
“Every business from the largest food corporation to the local wedding cake maker and bakery would find their freedom to communicate with customers severely curtailed.
“Broadcasters would lose out on much needed revenue. It is a terribly ill-considered policy that no other country has introduced. It has to be binned.”
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Contact: Emily Carver, Head of Media, 07715942731
IEA spokespeople are available for comment or interview.
“It is surprising to hear that the government is pressing ahead with a ban on so-called ‘junk food’ advertising on TV and online.
“There is no satisfactory legal definition of ‘junk food’ and the proposals would ban most food companies from advertising most of their products.
“Every business from the largest food corporation to the local wedding cake maker and bakery would find their freedom to communicate with customers severely curtailed.
“Broadcasters would lose out on much needed revenue. It is a terribly ill-considered policy that no other country has introduced. It has to be binned.”
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Notes to editors
Contact: Emily Carver, Head of Media, 07715942731
IEA spokespeople are available for comment or interview.
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