House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Health Update
09 December 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Neil O'Brien Con Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
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At a glance
Key points
- Government delays implementation of further advertising restrictions for less healthy food and drink from January 1, 2024, to October 1, 2025.
- Industry feedback and insufficient preparation time cited as reasons for delay.
- Consultation on definitions in secondary legislation launched for sixteen weeks until March 31, 2023.
Issue summary
The Government is delaying the implementation of further advertising restrictions for less healthy food and drink until 1 October 2025.
Action requested
The government has decided to delay the implementation date from January 1, 2024, to October 1, 2025, due to industry feedback and insufficient preparation time. A consultation on definitions in secondary legislation is being launched for 16 weeks until March 31, 2023.
Key facts
- Implementation of advertising restrictions delayed from January 1, 2024, to October 1, 2025.
- Government will utilise the power included in the Health and Care Act to amend the date of implementation by secondary legislation.
- A consultation on definitions in secondary legislation will run for 16 weeks until March 31, 2023.
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