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Health Update

09 December 2022

Proposing MP
Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care

At a Glance

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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