What is junk food?
Junk food is a term applied to foods and drinks that are high in kilojoules and have added saturated fat, sugars and salt.
How can I complain about a junk food ad I’ve seen?
The advertising and food industries have several codes on food marketing; including on television, radio, print media (newspaper or magazines), cinemas, outdoor signs, websites and email. Complaints can be made to Ad Standards.
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)?
Give us a brief description of the advertising or marketing communication and why you are annoyed.