What is junk food?
Junk food is a term applied to foods and drinks that are high in kilojoules and have added fats, sugars and salt.
How can I complain about a junk food ad I’ve seen?
Food marketing on television, radio, print media (newspaper or magazines), cinemas, outdoor signs, websites and email are covered by several codes developed by the advertising and food industries. Complaints under these codes can be made to the Advertising Standards Bureau.
Alternatively, tell us about any food marketing aimed at children you have seen and we will lodge a complaint on your behalf.
Email [email protected] with the following details:
What company and product does the advertising or marketing example or issue relate to?
Where and when did you see/hear the advertising or marketing communication?
What type of advertising or marketing communication was it (e.g TV commercial, billboard)?
Brief description of the advertising or marketing communication.