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Hof Amsterdam 12 april 2011, LJN BT7348 (De NATIONALE SLIJTERSBON B.V. tegen GALL & GALL B.V.)

Als randvermelding. Goodwill. Concurrentie. Duurovereenkomsten. Slijterijketen Gall & Gall is vrij om naast de Nationale Slijtersbon een cadeaubon te verkopen, die alleen in de eigen winkels kan worden ingeleverd. Laagdrempelige regeling omvat de verplichting om na opzegging de slijtersbon nog gedurende 18 maanden in te wisselen. Misbruik van haar machtspositie maakt door een concurrerende bon te introduceren en daarmee DNS uit te markt te drukken en voorts dat Gall & Gall op onrechtmatige wijze profiteert van de goodwill van DNS.

4.3. DNS legt aan haar vordering ten grondslag, kort samengevat, dat met betrekking tot de afname van de slijtersbon tussen haar en Gall & Gall een duurovereenkomst is ontstaan en dat Gall & Gall in de nakoming daarvan toerekenbaar tekortschiet door zonder overleg met DNS en zonder inachtneming van een redelijke opzegtermijn een eigen cadeaubon te introduceren waardoor de afname door Gall & Gall c.s. van slijtersbonnen (drastisch) is verminderd en Gall & Gall feitelijk tot opzegging van een groot deel van de deelnameovereenkomst met DNS is overgegaan.

4.4. Dit standpunt is terecht door de voorzieningenrechter verworpen. Het betoog van DNS dat het Gall & Gall in het kader van haar relatie met DNS niet vrijstaat om de afname van slijtersbonnen te verminderen, althans niet zonder daarbij een redelijke opzegtermijn in acht te nemen, valt niet te rijmen met het bepaalde in artikel 3.4 van de algemene voorwaarden waaruit volgt dat voor deelnemende bedrijven geen afnameverplichting bestaat, noch met het bepaalde in artikel 7.2 waaruit volgt dat een deelnemer aan het DNS-systeem in feite op ieder gewenst moment deze deelname kan beëindigen door schriftelijk te verzoeken zijn uitgiftepuntnummer af te sluiten. Het enkele feit dat Gall & Gall gedurende een zeventiental jaren een belangrijke, of zelfs de belangrijkste, afnemer van slijtersbonnen is geweest en dat DNS door de verminderde afname als gevolg van de uitgifte van de Gall & Gall cadeaubon haar omzet (naar zij stelt) aanzienlijk heeft zien dalen, brengt op zichzelf niet mee dat Gall & Gall op de indertijd gekozen “laagdrempelige” regeling wat betreft het al dan niet participeren aan het slijtersbonnensysteem en de beëindiging daarvan geen beroep toekomt. Dat er in de loop der jaren sprake is geweest van contacten en/ of bestendige praktijken tussen DNS en Gall & Gall die er – mede gelet op de eisen van redelijkheid en billijkheid - toe leiden dat hun relatie op dit punt door andere spelregels wordt beheerst, is voorshands niet gebleken. Uit de stellingen van DNS volgt dat door haar niet met individuele slijterijen doch met de Vereniging van Drankenhandelaren Nederland overleg werd gevoerd. Dat Gall & Gall een belangrijk lid was van deze vereniging en zitting had in het bestuur daarvan (en daardoor onder meer op de hoogte was van de belangen van DNS) leidt op zichzelf niet tot een ander oordeel omtrent haar relatie tot DNS en de bij beëindiging daarvan in acht te nemen normen.

4.5. DNS heeft nog aangevoerd dat Gall & Gall misbruik van haar machtspositie maakt door een concurrerende bon te introduceren en daarmee DNS uit te markt te drukken en voorts dat Gall & Gall op onrechtmatige wijze profiteert van de goodwill van DNS. DNS heeft deze stellingen echter ook in hoger beroep niet deugdelijk feitelijk toegelicht. Vast staat dat Gall & Gall nog steeds slijtersbonnen verkoopt en dat deze bij haar winkels kunnen worden ingewisseld. Voorts is de door Gall & Gall geïntroduceerde cadeaubon in zoverre anders van karakter dan de slijtersbon, dat deze alleen bij Gall & Gall (franchise)winkels kan worden gekocht en ook alleen bij deze winkels kan worden ingeleverd. Niet valt in te zien dat het Gall & Gall in de gegeven omstandigheden niet vrij zou staan het geven van geschenken door eigen klanten op deze wijze te faciliteren, ook als dit nadelig is voor een concurrerende ‘algemene’ bon en leidt tot verminderde omzet van DNS. Het betoog van DNS dat een en ander jegens haar onrechtmatig is valt ook niet goed te rijmen met het door haar (primair) ingenomen standpunt dat Gall & Gall gerechtigd is een eigen cadeaubon op de markt te brengen mits zij daarbij een redelijke ‘opzegtermijn’ in acht neemt in verband met de verminderde afname van de slijtersbon (vgl. toelichting op grief 1). Door DNS wordt ook niet in twijfel getrokken dat Gall & Gall haar verplichting om na een eventuele opzegging de slijtersbon nog gedurende een periode van 18 maanden in te wisselen, gestand zal doen.

RCC 7 juli 2011, Dossiernrs. 2011/00492 en 2011/00492-I (Waterpik Monddouche)

Reclamerecht. Uitingen op website en in folder van de Kijkshop over de Waterpik Monddouche van Global Agency en verpakking van product waarop o.a. de tekst "Verwijdert 99,9% van alle tandplak" staat. Klaagster stelt deze claim misleidend is omdat bij tests in laboratorium de tandplak niet van tanden maar van glasplaatje worden verwijderd. Verweerder Kijkshop stelt te goeder trouw te zijn en gaat ervan uit dat leverancier Global Agency juiste informatie verstrekt aan derden. Verweerder Global Agency weerspreekt gemotiveerd de klacht.

Commissie oordeelt over Global Agency dat op de verpakking uitdrukkelijk wordt verwezen naar laboratoriumtests op website. Samenvatting resultaten is op eenvoudige wijze via website op te vragen. Tests zijn uitgevoerd op echte tanden en niet op glasplaatjes. Commissie is van oordeel dat consument op grond van verpakking voldoende op de hoogte is gebracht over de wijze waarop resultaten zijn bereikt. Klaagsters stelling is kennelijk gebaseerd op onjuiste veronderstelling. Wijst klacht af.

Commissie oordeelt over Kijkshop dat in uitingen in algemene zin wordt gesteld dat product 99,5% van alle tandplak verwijdert. Verwijzing naar tests en behandelde gebieden ontbreekt. Oordeelt daarom dat er sprake is van ontbreken van essentiële informatie in uitingen dus sprake van omissie (art. 8.3 onder c NRC). Strijd met art. 7 NRC. Doet aanbeveling.

Global Agency

De Commissie stelt voorop dat bij de claim op de verpakking met betrekking tot de van het gebruik van haar product te verwachten resultaten, uitdrukkelijk wordt verwezen naar “laboratoriumtests” op haar website. Een samenvatting van de resultaten van die tests is op eenvoudige wijze op te vragen via de website www.waterpik.nl. Anders dan klaagster stelt, blijkt uit de informatie dat de tests zijn uitgevoerd op echte tanden in plaats van op glasplaatjes.

Kijkshop

In de reclame-uitingen van Kijkshop wordt in algemene zin gesteld dat het onderhavige product 99,9% van alle tandplak verwijdert.
Zowel de informatie dat deze claim voor de behandelde gebieden geldt, als een verwijzing naar de laboratoriumtests op de website, ontbreekt in deze uitingen. Voor het nemen van een goed geïnformeerd besluit tot het al dan niet aanschaffen van het bedoelde product is deze informatie, zonder welke informatie immers niet bekend is op welke manier het geclaimde resultaat is behaald, naar het oordeel van de Commissie dermate essentieel dat deze in de uiting had dienen te staan, althans dat in de uiting daarnaar verwezen had dienen te worden.

Lees de gehele uitspraak 2011/00492 hier (link / pdf)
Lees de gehele uitspraak 2011/00492-I hier (link / pdf)
Regeling: NRC art. 7, art. 8.2 onder c
Lees eerdere uitspraak over de Kijkshop hier: RB 150

Ook de Advertising Standards Authorization, de RCC in Groot-Britannië, heeft een bundel uitspraken gepubliceerd. Categorieën variëren van boek over diabetes, dieet, schroothandelaar, afslankproduct, tijdschrift, electronica,
bouwmaterialen, vliegtuigmaatschappij, electrische producten, verwarmingspomp, sportaccessoires, bar, ontgrendelen van mobiel, decoraties, alcoholische drank.

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Matt Traverso
Claims on a website, viewed on 13 April 2011, for a book entitled “How to reverse Diabetes”. The ad was headed "The Diabetes-Reversing BreakthroughTM Don't Even Think About Taking More Diabetes Drugs Until You Read This!!". Further text stated "Unconditionally Guaranteed to Normalize Your Blood Sugar Levels and Reverse The Root Cause of Diabetes! ... Hear from the world's top doctors and Nobel Prize winners and learn how to lower your blood sugar naturally and eliminate your...

Leslie Kenton
Claims on a website for the Cura Romana weight loss protocol, on 30 March 2011, stated "You can lose from 15 to 30 pounds a month - in safety, without hunger. Shed resistant fat from thighs, hips and waist that slimming diets don't budge. Restore your body's natural shape permanently ... A double-barrelled weight loss miracle. Cura Romana has two parts to it - a natural Essential Spray, and a highly specific dietary protocol. Together they help burn your inessential fat stores at a rate...

JKL (Wakefield) Ltd
Seven ads, for a scrap metal dealer, on the back of local buses in April 2011, featured images of different women dressed in underwear. Each ad contained text stating "KERCHING! GET MORE CASH FOR YOUR SCRAP AT ERIC FRANCE SCRAP METAL MERCHANTS".a. One ad featured a woman wearing red and white leopard-print underwear and black shoes, lying on her side and propped up on one arm.b. A second ad featured a woman wearing black underwear. She was lying on her back across some large metal...

Power Slim Acai 
A website offering Acai Berry capsules included the text "Increased energy levels Cleanse and detox Reduced appetite stabilized blood sugar levels". Further text stated "Acai Berry Slimming Capsule ABC (Double Effects) is a 100% natural product, which helps as a slimming aid, increases energy levels and improves the complexion Acai Berry Capsule (ABC) contains pure Acai Berry extract and selected Chinese herbs which work in conjunction with Acai to aid weight loss Other...

The Maxim Creative Group Ltd 
An ad, in Retail Design and Technology magazine, dated 25 April 2011. The ad featured a photograph of a woman who had been gagged. Text stated “MAXIMUM DOMINATION CONTROLLING YOUR RETAIL ENVIROMENT...”

The Carphone Warehouse Ltdv
A regional press ad for a technology retailer, on 20 April 2011, was headlined "WE LOVE GREAT DEALS UP TO 50% OFF THIS EASTER at bestbuy.co.uk or in-store". The ad featured an image of a TOSHIBA 32" LCD TV next to a roundel that stated "SAVE £200". Text underneath the image stated "Model:32KV500 Freeview, USB input ... NOW £199.99". The text "was £399.99*" was crossed through. Footnoted text at the bottom of the ad stated "*Previous price...

Scandinavian Log Cabins Direct Ltd 
A website offering building materials, accessed on 24 April 2011, provided VAT-exclusive prices.

Jet2.com Ltd
A website and poster, seen 8 March 2011, promoted air travel.a. The home page featured a photo of a beach scene with blue sky and sea, yellow sand, a palm tree, parasol and sun loungers. Text over the photo read “Summer Flight Sale fm £9.99 one way inc. taxes”.b. A poster on the side of a bus stated “Summer sun flight sale! From £9.99 Jet2.com”.

Buy It Direct Ltd 
A website, on 20 April 2011, for a Fratelli Onofri Imperial 90 cm Fuel Range Cooker. Text stated "Was £3370.19 You save £305.22" and advertised the cooker at £3064.97.

ACS Renewable Solutions Ltd
A mailing, for ACS Renewable Solutions, made a number of claims for an air source heat pump. The mailing included a table labelled "Examples of Actual Customer Savings (after a Heat Pump was installed)", which compared the fuel costs per annum of six different houses before and after a heat pump was installed. One example was a four-bedroom house, which cost £1200 per annum when heated by liquefied petroleum (LPG) and under £400 when heated with a heat pump.

Accapi UK LLP
Claims on a website selling health and sports accessorises, in April 2011, stated "Photonizer Bottle Cover ... Photonizer 4-14 is a revolutionary bottle cover, made using the exclusive Nexus fabric. Thanks to its constant natural emission of infrared rays, it has a beneficial effect on the properties of water and water-based liquids. The effect of the Photonizer 4-14 water bottle and flask cover on water and water-based liquids is very fast. Scientific studies demonstrate that...

Cavendish Bars Trading Ltd
A circular for Wahoo Bar in Southampton, distributed on 16 March 2011, featured a topless woman with the word "Wahoo" placed over each of her nipples, wearing a small pair of knickers

code2unlock
Claims on a website, for mobile phone unlocking, in May 2011, stated "code2unlock. Easy! Mobile unlocking made easy. Learn how to unlock your phone now!" Users were promoted to enter

CODE09
A sponsored link on Google, accessed in March 2011, stated "21 Inch Extendable Baton. Great Selection & Prices on Batons, We Ship Worldwide to United Kingdom".

Cell Drinks
Three video ads on YouTube, seen 29 June 2011, promoted an alcoholic drink, Cell Drink. The videos had been uploaded by the advertisers and also appeared on the Youtube section of their Facebook page.a. One ad opened with on-screen text which stated “The story so far ... Cell Drinks challenged champion free-runner Tim Shieff to test out Cell Drink’s zero spillage claims. Is Cell really ‘made for the Dancefloor’? Let’s find out”. The video featured Tim Shieff free-running and jumping around...

RCC 5 juli 2011, Dossiernr. 2011/00517 (Discoliedjes bij Plus)

Reclamerecht. Televisiecommercial over discomuntjes waar muziek op staat. Klager stelt dat uiting misleidend is omdat de muntjes geen volledige liedjes afspelen maar slechts 15 seconden van het nummer. Verweerder stelt dat wegens auteursrechtelijke redenen de nummers maar 20 seconden lang zijn. Uiting suggereert niet dat liedjes volledig op muntjes staan.
Commissie oordeelt dat uiting gedeeltelijk gericht is tot kinderen. KJC is daarom van toepassing. Indruk wordt gewekt dat gehele liedjes op muntjes staan dus misleidend voor kinderen. Strijd met art. 1 KJC. Ook voor andere personen onduidelijk t.a.v. voornaamste kenmerken product (art. 8.2 aanhef en onder b NRC). Strijd met art. 7 NRC. Doet aanbeveling.

Naar het oordeel van de Commissie wordt door de mededeling dat je de met name genoemde artiesten “gratis op deze disco’s” krijgt, de indruk gewekt dat complete liedjes op de disco’s staan. Kinderen hoeven er niet op bedacht te zijn dat de disco’s slechts zeer korte fragmenten van liedjes bevatten, nu daaromtrent in de commercial geen enkele mededeling wordt gedaan. De Commissie acht de commercial misleidend voor kinderen en om die reden in strijd met artikel 1 KJC.

Lees de gehele uitspraak hier (link / pdf)
Regeling: KJC art. 1; NRC art. 7, art. 8.2 aanhef en onder b

RCC 6 juli 2011, Dossiernr. 2011/00483 (Discomuntjes)

Reclamerecht. Televisiecommercial over PLUS spaaractie van discomuntjes. Klager stelt dat uiting niet vermeld dat apart discospelertje nodig is om muntjes af te spelen. Ook zijn deze niet meer verkrijgbaar terwijl actie nog loopt. Acht uiting misleidend. Verweerder stelt dat discospeler duidelijk in uiting wordt getoond. In folder is OP=OP vermeld. Toen spelers op waren, is externe communicatie rond campagne gestaakt en publiek hierover geïnformeerd via website en winkels.

Commissie oordeelt dat uiting gedeeltelijk op kinderen is gericht en acht daarom de KJC van toepassing. In uiting wordt geen mededeling gedaan over kosten speler. Acht uiting daarom misleidend voor kinderen en dus in strijd met art. 1 KJC. Ook is voor andere personen onduidelijk dat de speler niet gratis is, daarom sprake van omissie (art. 8.3 aanhef en onder c NRC). Strijd met art. 7 NRC. In uiting ook geen voorbehoud v.w.b. voorraad spelers, genomen maatregelen door verweerder leiden niet tot ander oordeel. Doet aanbeveling.

Nu de televisiecommercial, onder andere blijkens de aanhef “Jongens en meisjes”, in ieder geval gedeeltelijk gericht is tot kinderen, is hierop de Kinder- en Jeugdreclamecode (KJC) van toepassing. Reclame die geheel of gedeeltelijk tot kinderen is gericht, mag volgens artikel 1 KJC niets in woord, geluid of beeld bevatten waardoor kinderen op enigerlei wijze worden misleid over de mogelijkheid en eigenschappen van het aangeboden product. Daarbij dient, blijkens de toelichting bij genoemd artikel, rekening te worden gehouden met hun bevattingsvermogen en verwachtingspatroon. Naar het oordeel van de Commissie wordt door de mededeling dat je de met name genoemde artiesten “gratis op deze disco’s” krijgt en deze kunt afspelen op de discospeler, de indruk gewekt dat ook de discospe­ler gratis is. Uit de televisiecommercial blijkt verder niet dat de discospeler die nodig is voor het afspelen van de disco’s € 1,-- kost. Kinderen hoeven niet op dit laatste bedacht te zijn, nu daaromtrent in de commercial geen mededeling wordt gedaan. De Commissie acht de commercial daarom misleidend voor kinderen en om die reden in strijd met artikel 1 KJC.

Lees de gehele uitspraak hier (link / pdf)
Regeling: KJC art. 1; NRC art. 7, art. 8.3 aanhef en onder c

RCC 17 maart 2011, Dossiernr. 2011/00032 (Whirlpool)

Reclamerecht. Uitingen op webpagina's van whirlpool.nl. Klager stelt dat op website staat dat men bij aankoop van magnetron een Ipod ontvangt. Echter, uit de voorwaarden blijkt dat alleen bij aankoop van 5 producten een gratis Ipod wordt weggegeven. Klager vindt uiting daarom misleidend. Verweerder stelt dat communicatie rond actie duidelijk is nu asterisk in uiting verwijst naar actievoorwaarden.

Commissie vindt dat de voorwaarde vijf producten te kopen om een Ipod te ontvangen dermate essentieel is dat deze in uiting vermeld had moeten worden. Enkele verwijzing naar actievoorwaarden is niet voldoende. Sprake van omissie danwel te laat verstrekken van essentiële informatie (art. 8.3 aanhef en onder c NRC). Strijd met art. 7 NRC en Commissie doet aanbeveling.

Op de verschillende overgelegde webpagina’s staat dat men bij aankoop van een 6th Sense® All-in-One combi(magnetron) gratis een iPod touch ontvangt. Niet blijkt hieruit dat men, om een iPod te ontvangen, nog 5 andere keukenapparaten dient aan te schaffen.
Deze voorwaarde acht de Commissie dermate essentieel dat deze in de uiting had moeten worden genoemd. De enkele verwijzing naar de tekst: ‘zie voorwaarden pagina’ (voor zover deze zin al op de desbetreffende webpagina’s staat), is in dit kader onvoldoende.

Gelet op het voorgaande is naar het oordeel van de Commissie in de onderhavige uiting sprake van een omissie dan wel een te laat verstrekken van essen­tiële infor­matie als be­doeld in artikel 8.3 aanhef en onder c van de Nederlandse Reclame Code (NRC).

Lees de gehele uitspraak hier (link en pdf)
Regeling: NRC art. 7 en art. 8.3 aanhef en onder c

Ook de Advertising Standards Authorization, de RCC in Groot-Britannië, heeft een bundel uitspraken gepubliceerd. Categorieën variëren van abonnementen voor mobieltjes, luchtreiniger, advocatenkantoor, panasonic winkels, baanmogelijkheden voor koeriers, vliegtuigmaatschappij, lijm voor elektronische onderdelen, tot multivitaminen bij krant.

Zie plaatje hieronder (klik voor vergroting), klik voor de directe site hier.

Telefonica O2 UK Ltd
A TV ad promoting mobile phone deals, broadcast in February 2011, at different times throughout the day, featured a faun standing beneath a tree in a fantastical, pastoral setting. He said "Welcome to O2's mind. What am I doing here? Well, they thought of me and here I am." Couples appeared in the background out of nowhere, along with the O2 Arena and some rubber ducks. The faun said "Being here I get to see everything O2 thinks about and they think a lot about you. Take Mel.” A woman...

Pressplay Ltd
A national press ad, for the Airganix air purifier, stated " ... Effective against: ALLERGENS ODOUR CIGARETTE SMOKE MOULD MILDEW ... The Natural Air 50+ unique air treatment process will effectively improve air quality by removing odours including pet and cooking odours, pollutants such as dust and cigarette smoke, and allergens including tree and flower pollen from your home, office or bedroom ...". Next to a picture of the purifier was the text "BI-POLAR IONISATION HOW DOES IT WORK?...

Winn Solicitors Ltd
A TV ad for a no-win-no-fee vehicle accident compensation service provided by Winn Solicitors Ltd. Scrolling text along the bottom of the screen repeated "100% compensation guaranteed. No excess to pay. No increase in insurance premiums".

Walter Williams (Woodseats) Ltd
A radio ad, for Panasonic Stores in Yorkshire, stated "2011 is digital switchover year in Yorkshire and, once it happens, your old analogue TV and video tuners will not work. The Panasonic Store in Sheffield and Chesterfield has access to all the data needed, to give you the best advice on the switchover and which TV to choose. And remember, at the Panasonic Store, every TV comes with a five year guarantee. The Panasonic Store ... Yorkshire's digital experts."

DrivingUK.net
An e-mail offering job opportunities for specialist couriers stated "About two months ago Steve Simmonds applied for our 7 Day Fast-start Application at just £49. (Steve was in a hurry and printed off all the details from his computer right there and then). Apparently he spent all evening practically devouring every page. And do you know what? More than that he actually went out and did something about it ... 'THANK YOU so much, after being made redundant I really didn't know what to do. I...

Aurigny Air Services Ltd
A regional press ad and an e-mail for an airline: a. The press ad showed two Christmas trees adorned with baubles and was headlined “400,000 thank yous”. Text underneath stated “Thanks to you, we carried islanders on more than 400,000 journeys this year. Over four times as many as our nearest local rival. In fact, evidence suggests our local rival’s November passengers have fallen sharply. Our commitment to the islands is deep rooted. Over the last 43 years we’ve developed a strong network...

Preisvergleich.de Gmbh
A sponsored link, for an adhesive for electronic components, stated “Cold Solder Glue -48% Cold Solder Glue on sale now: Compare all shops & save up to 48%! www.cold-solder-glue.best-price.com".

Express Newspaper
A national press promotion and TV ad for free Superdrug vitamins for readers of The Daily Express:- a.  a front-page flash, on The Daily Express, stated "FREE A-Z MULTI-VITAMINS FOR EVERY READER AT Superdrug.  CUT OUT THE VOUCHER ON PAGE 34 AND GET YOURS TODAY".  Further details inside the paper stated "HOW TO CLAIM: Cut out the voucher (above) and present it today, January 12, 2011 (only), at your nearest Superdrug store to claim a free pack of Superdrug Multivitamins + Minerals ......

Ook de Advertising Standards Authorization, de RCC in Groot Britannië, heeft een bundel uitspraken gepubliceerd. Categorieën variëren van badkamers tot keukens, servicebeurten, vliegmaatschappijen (over lage prijzen - bikini's en lage temperaturen), hernieuwbare energie, een klacht over een vacature (self employed en geen arbeidsrelatie), gratis 0800-nummers, ooglaserbehandeling, luizenapparaat, dieetprogramma, autoreclame, vitaminwater, een bank, positive health clinic, Groupon-actie, reisvergelijker "travelsupermarket", "call girl competition".

Zie plaatje hieronder voor uitspraken van 27 april (klik voor vergroting), klik voor de directe site hier:

Zie plaatje hieronder voor uitspraken van 20 april (klik voor vergroting):

Sensible Price Kitchens
Two regional press ads for Sensible Price Kitchens. a. One ad stated "M.F.I IN ADMINISTRATION One Thousand M.F.I Kitchens All Kitchens with Appliances Only £795 Complete". b. The second ad stated "MFI IN ADMINISTRATION 1000 of ex mfi kitchens to clear, full kitchens with appliances only £795 complete".

Servicing Stop Ltd
A radio ad for Servicing Stop Ltd, trading as servicingstop.co.uk, on Absolute Radio. A voice rapped "If you've got yourself a car, you know you've got to keep it serviced. You need a place you can trust and won't make you nervous ... And the really good news, it costs much less than main dealers ...". Singers in the background repeated "You need servicingstop.co.uk" throughout the ad.

Ryanair Ltd
a. A press ad for Ryanair featured a woman sun bathing on a beach and stated "FOR LOW FARES IN 2011 BOOK AT RYANAIR.COM SALE (TRAVEL FEB-MAR) ONE WAY, FROM £8. BOOK TO THE SUN NOW! RYANAIR". Small print stated "Book until midnight 10.01.11. Subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply, see Ryanair.com for details. Fares exclude optional fees/charges. Flights from London (Stansted). b. A second press ad for Ryanair flights to Dublin stated "FLY RYANAIR one way from £27.99". Small print...

Peel Environmental Ltd
A brochure promoting a proposed Renewable Energy Centre in North Selby stated "Bringing a Renewable Energy Centre to North Selby. UK Coal and Peel Environmental are bringing forward proposals to develop the first Renewable Energy Centre of its kind at North Selby. The £30 million Centre, which has the backing of the Science City York, will see the former North Selby mine at Escrick transformed into a world class facility for biorenewables research alongside energy recovery facilities that...

Peel Environmental Ltd
A brochure promoting a proposed Renewable Energy Centre in North Selby stated "UK Coal and Peel Environmental are bringing forward proposals to develop the first Renewable Energy Centre of its kind at North Selby ... The proposed Renewable Energy Centre seeks to build on Yorkshire and Humber's reputation as a world leader in the development of the technologies of the future". Inside the brochure text stated "The Renewable Energy Centre will help to deal with the region's waste in a more...

Smiths Marketing Associates
An internet ad for job vacancies was headed "Marketing Assistant/Marketing Associate/Marketing Advisor - Edinburgh - Permanent". Text underneath read "A REMARKABLE OPPORTUNITY IN MARKETING!" Further text stated the rate was "£16k to £20k per year (Result Based) GBP".

UK2Telecom Ltd
A sponsored search ad, for uk2numbers.co.uk, stated "Free 0800 Numbers UK Instant 0800 Number Activation! Free Line Rental. Advanced Service."

Unite The Union Ltd
A national press ad, for a trade union, was headed "What do you think of when you think British Airways?". The ad made various claims about the BA cabin crew dispute, including "Our members want you to always think positively about BA ... But three times in the past two years they have voted overwhelmingly to take industrial action at the airline ... Unite cabin crew members at BA are mainly female, working mums ... The vast majority will dedicate 25 years or more service to the airline ......

Trinity Mirror plc
A competition in the Sunday Mail, to win laser eye treatment stated "We've teamed up with Ultralase, the UK's leading vision correction specialist ... to give one lucky reader free ... laser eye treatment". It also stated "Ultralase has perfected the vision of over 125,000 people using state-of-the-art technology and the highest qualified team of surgeons in the UK. They are also the only laser eye specialist to offer a lifetime care guarantee".

The Maperton Trust
A website for a head lice repelling device stated "The Head Lice Repelling Unit (HELRU) is a small device using the latest technology to repel head lice from infesting children and adults. It is in the form of a badge of the Unicorn and is pinned to the clothing of the individual. It is designed to be completely safe to the wearer. Its effect on head lice is to repel them."

Tony Ferguson UK Ltd
A leaflet, for Tony Ferguson weight loss programme, included three testimonials. The first showed a "before" and "after" photograph of a woman and included the text “Kylie lost 5 1/2 stone". The second stated "I'm less than half the person I used to be ... I weighed 23 1/2 stone. I blitzed my goal weight within the year and am now a size 10 to 12". Text underneath stated "Robyn lost 12 stone in 18 months. The ad showed a "before" picture of Robyn prior to losing weight and an "after" picture...

Optimax Laser Eye Clinics
Three Facebook ads and an online promotion that the complainant saw in July 2010 advertised half-price laser eye surgery. (a) One stated “Enjoy life without glasses Get Half Price Off laser eye surgery with Optimax. Order your Free Info Pack. Click here”. (b) The second ad stated “FREE Info Pack 50% off laser eye surgery. Get half price laser eye surgery with Optimax ... Click here”. (c) The third ad stated “FREE Info Pack Get Half Price Off laser eye surgery with Optimax ... Click...

Citroen UK Ltd
A TV ad, for Citroën, featured a cyclist pulling up behind a Citroën C4 at a set of traffic lights on a busy urban street. Other cyclists joined him until there was a large crowd of cyclists pursuing the C4. At the next junction, the C4 pulled away and lost the cyclists, who appeared disappointed until one of them spotted a different C4 travelling in the opposite direction. The cyclists turned at the junction and followed the other C4. A voice-over stated "The new Citroën C4 eHDi engine...

Coca-Cola Great Britain
A poster for Vitaminwater stated "enhanced hydration for the nation delicious and nutritious".

BetterBathrooms UK Ltd
A TV ad, for BetterBathrooms UK Ltd, claimed to have stores in "Warrington, Wigan and Manchester City Centre".

Allen Kia (UK) Ltd
A press ad, for Kia cars, stated "Allen Kia Birmingham Where new cars cost less ... Kia Rio 1.4 5dr WAS £8,540 NOW £7,840 SAVE £700".

Barclays Bank plc
A TV ad for Barclays Bank, broadcast on 1 February 2011, featured a mechanical machine that produced shoes and had cogs made of giant coins. The voice-over stated “It’s good news that four out of five business lending applications are approved with the support of Barclay’s business managers, to help get things moving again.” On-screen text read “Average acceptance rate between April - Sept. 2010 for all credit applications for businesses up to £5m turnover. Excludes online applications”.

Dr Batras Positive Health Clinic (UK) Ltd
A regional press ad, for Dr Batra’s Positive Health Clinic, was headed “Freedom from ... Psoriasis.” Text stated “Dr Batra’s. World’s largest Homeopathic Healthcare Corporate with a track record in treating Psoriasis now comes to Harley Street. Dr Batra’s is internationally recognised for successfully treating more than 25,000 cases of psoriasis. Chat with our expert doctors between 9am - 4pm”. The ad also featured a logo which stated “Dr Batra’s” and the website address “www.drbartras.com”.

MyCityDeal Ltd
A sales promotion on the website Groupon MyCityDeal was headed "Today's deal: £9 instead of £30 for a 20 Minute Garra Rufa Fish Natural Pedicure for Two People at Wonderfeet". Further text stated "Fine Print - 1 voucher per two people, multiple may be purchased - Voucher valid for 2 months, 7 days per week - No need to book in advance but please take voucher and security codes with you - Please call 07863 XXX XXX for further information - Not valid with other offers".

Optical Express Ltd
A brochure and a TV ad for Optical Express's laser eye surgery. a. The brochure was titled “The vision care specialists” and featured a testimonial from the golfer Padraig Harrington on the inside front cover which stated “I want to be treated by the best and that’s Optical Express”. The brochure contained a variety of claims about Optical Express’s service and the technology they used. The back cover listed a number of comparative claims with ticks and crosses indicating that the listed...

Moneysupermarket.com Ltd
A TV ad, for a travel comparison website, depicted Jedward sitting on sun loungers by a swimming pool. The comedian Omid Djalili approached them and asked how much they had paid for their holiday. One of Jedward said "£300" and the other said "£500". Djalili asked "Where did you find it?" The first said "travelsupermarket" and the second said "travel agent", then "You paid £200 less than me?". Djalili said "For the exact same holiday. You can compare thousands at travelsupermarket.com." The...

easyJet Airline Co Ltd
A national press ad for easyJet was headlined "The new shape of business travel". The ad also included boxed images and text including a £symbol with an arrow pointing downwards, with text underneath stating "We charge you less". The ad included a web link to the easyJet business website.

ITV Consumer Ltd
An online promotion, for ITV2's Secret Diary of a Call Girl competition, stated "For a chance for you and three friends to win the weekend of a lifetime ... answer the question as seen in the show ... Closing date for online entries is 7th April 2011 at 9.30am. Answer A - B - C ...".

En nog enkele uitspraken van 20 april j.l.

Home Shopping Selections Ltd
An e-mail offer for Snuggle Blankets featured the headline text "BUY1 GET1 FREE for just £10 + P&P" followed by a picture of a woman lying on a sofa wearing a floor-length fleece blanket with sleeves. Further text stated "This is an Incredible Offer! ... 2 SNUGGLE BLANKETS for just £10 +P&P ... Value £39.9 ... In this exciting offer, the Snuggle Blanket is now being made available to the public - not for the £19.95 you might expect but for a very special price of only £10...

Express Newspapers
A national press ad, for a skin cream, was headed "THE LITTLE JAR OF MIRACLES ADVANCED FORMULA SKIN THERAPY GEL THE RED CARPET REMEDY FOR SCARRING, SOOTHING AND SMOOTHING". Further text stated "It always seems our delicate skin is under attack and there's no denying that razor burn, bruises and often the unsightly appearance of raised scars ruins the look of your favourite outfits. Thankfully there's now a miracle worker which can help have you back to your normal self in...

7 Professionals Ltd
An online recruitment ad, on the CV Library website, advertised a contract position for an IT Senior Developer. Text stated, "Job Title - Senior Developer - Java, J2EE, Oracle, Linux Red Hat, contract ... A Senior Developer - Java, J2££, Oracle, contract is required for an exceptional Client that works with a number of blue chip companies. The Client specialises in helping their customers manage their technology requirements to meet specific and exact needs for their businesses by providing...

Ook de Advertising Standards Authorization, de RCC in Groot Britannië, heeft een bundel uitspraken gepubliceerd. Categorieën variëren van kledingretailer, tijdsklok voor duivenmelkers/wedstrijden, israel-advertentie (herkenbaar?), airport parking, zilveren ringen, supermarkten Asda en Tesco (vergelijkende reclame), uitgeverij, omeletmaker, leenmaatschappij (geld lenen kost geld), campagne groep tegen windmolenpark, zonne-energie-opwekkers, cosmetische producten, prada retail.

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Prada Retail UK Ltd
A national press ad, in the Times, for Miu Miu featured the model Kasia Struss sitting on a chair in front of a mirror, holding a handbag in her lap, and wearing a low-cut, sleeveless dress which exposed her arms, shoulders and décolletage.

News Group Newspapers Ltd
A national press reader promotion for cosmetic products. The front-page flash stated "FREE EYE MAKE-UP KIT WORTH £24”. Inside the paper, text stated “... To claim your free Fabulous Models Own make-up kit, simply collect TWO out of the three tokens ... then collect your kit from any participating Tesco store* ... Terms and conditions apply". Small print down the side of the page stated “*Includes Tesco supermarkets and Extra stores only. Excludes selected Metro, Express stores and petrol...

Joju Ltd
An ad, in a magazine about sustainable living, was headed "Joju Ltd we design and install solar electricity systems". Further text stated "It has never been a better time to invest in a solar photovoltaic system". A testimonial read "‘If you own a house and can afford the investment, you'd be crazy not to cash in.’ Feed-in tariff sceptic, George Monbiot".

Save Berkeley Vale
A leaflet for the campaign group Save Berkeley Vale, stated "PLANNING APPLICATION ... for Four 120m Wind Turbines at Standle Farm, Stinchcombe ... COMMENTS / OBJECTIONS SHOULD BE MADE NOW ...". The leaflet included a mock up photo, which featured a country landscape with four wind turbines. Text on the photo stated "View from Wick Lane".

Tesco Stores Ltd
A national press ad for Tesco showed a selection of fresh food products; their prices at Tesco and the prices of the same or equivalent products at Asda. Text in a roundel stated "Total Tesco Saving £4.91". Text stated "One place you won't find your fresh food for the weekend? In the Asda Price Guarantee".

Stevenage Homes
A leaflet, for a loan company, was headlined "Don't be tempted by doorstep lenders ...". Text beneath stated "As Christmas is fast approaching you may be starting to think about how you can afford to buy everything you want. Remember the greatest gift you can give your family is the roof over their head. Your rent is your main priority so please think carefully about committing your family to any loans. Beware of doorstep lenders and loan sharks who charge extortionate levels of interest as

sit-up Ltd
A teleshopping ad shown on Price Drop TV, for an omelette maker, showed the product being used to cook various foods, including a pie. At the end of the presentation several pies and a pizza were shown next to the product and a close up showed a cross-section of a pie in detail.

Canonbury Publishing Ltd
A mailing, for a home-working scheme, offered a free CD-ROM and step-by-step manual to the first 200 respondents. The ad included an interview with a previous client who claimed to have "made over £100,000 in an hour online". A screenshot showed a PayPal account for one day and displayed a total income of £3,732.73. Text below the table stated "Not bad huh? That's £3,732.73 - in one day!". The ad repeatedly claimed that customers could make between £200 and £500 per mon

ASDA Stores Ltd
Voice-over in a TV ad for ASDA stated “... we now guarantee that your comparable grocery shopping will be at least 10% cheaper than the other big supermarkets or we’ll give you the difference ... About half of your weekly grocery shop is comparable with the other big supermarkets and all of that is covered by the Asda price guarantee.” On-screen text stated “mySupermarket.co.uk and independent data, exclusions apply. Vs Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s & Waitrose. Min purchase 8 items...

Airport Parking and Hotels Ltd
Two direct mailings for an airport parking company: a. The first mailing featured an illustration of a computer with a Santa hat on. Text on the screen stated "SAVE 20% ON AIRPORT PARKING". Text on the reverse of the mailing, under the headline "Previous Customers Save up to 20% on Airport Parking", stated "2011 Airport Parking Make the most of your Early Booking Discount; pre-book APH Gatwick, APH Manchester, APH Birmingham or Quality Airport Parking Heathrow 3 months or more in advance an

Coloured Rocks Ltd
A falling price auction for a morganite sterling silver ring included an on-screen graphic, indicating the current stock level, that stated "last 7". The on-screen stock level fell as and when an item was bought and continued to drop until all seven items had been sold. During the auction the presenter talked about the item and referred to the number of items remaining, including “three buyers left”, “final two” and “One chance left”.

Israeli Government Tourist Office
A poster, for travel to Israel, was headlined “Historical Treasures”. Text below stated “THINKISRAEL.COM/GEMS”. Further text stated “Few places pack as many hidden gems into such a small space. From the magical mystery of Jerusalem to the rich cultural experiences of the Dead Sea, the energy and excitement of Tel Aviv to the sun and relaxation of Eilat. The ideal year-round destination”. Smaller text below an image of the Western Wall stated “East Jerusalem. The Western Wall. One of the man

Deister Electronic (UK) Ltd
An ad, for an electronic timing system (ETS) for racing pigeons, in a magazine for pigeon fanciers, was headlined "UNIKON Over 60,000 systems worldwide No.1 Worldwide. No.1 in the UK The most advanced ETS available today". Further text stated "... It is truly the most advanced ETS available today." Further text described details of other UNIKON products. Text in a side panel was headlined "You can't go wrong with UNIKON The champion ETS Simply the Best!" and continued "For unbeatable after...

Damartex UK Ltd
A direct mailing, for a clothing catalogue retailer, stated “Designated finalist in our 5 WINNERS OF 5 X £1000 Pocket the Cheque Prize Draw Strictly confidential!! Confirmation of your status is enclosed! ... 5 names to be selected, as winners will each receive a cheque for the sum of £1,000.00!”. The mailing included a list headed “OFFICIAL EXTRACT LIST OF FINALISTS”; the complainant’s details appeared in the list. Text below stated “REMINDER: The first 5 people drawn as winners in the ‘5 x...

Ook de Advertising Standards Authorization, de RCC in Groot Britannië, heeft een bundel uitspraken gepubliceerd. Categoriën variëren van paardenmiddelen, vliegtickets, internet, begrafenisondernemers (wederom), internet, loodgieter, isolatiemateriaal, houtovens, sokken, snowboots, rijschool, voedingsadvies, verrekijker, blender, kleding, stofzuiger, eieren en een bank.

Carja Mastenbroek, DLA Piper heeft drie hiervan uitgelicht: vitabiotics, pass n go en personal choice, lees verder.

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Vitabiotics

Ad was headlined "ADVANCED NUTRIENTS FOR THE BRAIN" and featured a picture of a box of supplements. Text on the box stated "Vitabiotics neurozan plus To help maintain Brain Function & Performance NUTRIENTS FOR THE BRAIN". Below the product shot, text in a blue box stated "Includes B VITAMINS & VIT D3 AS SHOWN IN NEW RESEARCH", and "B-VITAMINS & THE BRAIN Also includes the specific B vitamins reported in ground-breaking research".
The complainant challenged whether the claims in ad, that recent research had shown that B vitamins could help maintain brain function and mental performance was misleading, because they understood that the research referred to did not support that conclusion.

The ASA considered that the study was not suitable to support claims relating to brain function or mental performance. The ASA therefore concluded that the implied claims that recent research had shown that B vitamins could help maintain brain function and performance had not been substantiated and were misleading.

Breached CAP Code (Edition 12) rules 3.1 (Misleading advertising), 3.7 (Substantiation), 15.1 and 15.1.1 (Food, food supplements and associated health and nutrition claims) and 15.7 (Food Supplements and other Vitamins and Minerals). Ad must not appear again in its current form.

Pass n go

A leaflet and directory entry promoted a driving school. A leaflet stated “THE DRIVING SCHOOL WITH THE HIGHEST PASS RATES ... INSTRUCTORS WITH THE HIGHEST PASS RATES ... WE GUARANTEE -THE BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE - THE BEST DRIVING INSTRUCTORS - THE BEST PASS RATES”. A directory entry stated “I’M PASSING WITH PASS’N’GO The Driving School With The Best Pass Rates Guaranteed ...”.

Complainant challenged whether the claims "THE HIGHEST PASS RATES", "best pass rates" and "best driving instructors" could be substantiated, because they believed the company could not know the pass rates of drivers in other companies and because they believed this implied the drivers would be qualified with the top grade.

The ASA considered that HIGHEST PASS RATES" and the "best pass rates" was a comparative, superlative claim which would be understood by consumers to mean that Pass N Go had achieved more driving test passes than its competitors. In the absence of documentary evidence in support of the claims that Pass N Go had HIGHEST PASS RATES" and the "best pass rates, we concluded that the ad was likely to mislead.

And further, because we considered that the claim "Best Pass Rates" was an objective claim which defined the "best driving instructors" as those drivers who had achieved the highest pass rates, and because we had not seen any evidence in support of that claim, we concluded that the ad was likely to mislead.

The ad breached CAP Code (Edition 12) rules 3.1 (Misleading advertising), 3.7 (Substantiation) and 3.38 (Other comparisons). The ad must not appear again in its current form.

personal choice

A regional press ad, for snow boots and ice and snow grippers, stated "We aim to dispatch goods within 7 days, but please allow up to 28 days for delivery".

The complainant, who was told the items they ordered were out of stock, two months after they placed the order and paid, challenged whether the ad was misleading.

In the absence of any evidence that demonstrated that the products advertised were available for purchase at the time the ad appeared or that Personal Choice had made a reasonable estimate of demand, the ASA concluded that the ad was misleading.

The ad breached CAP Code (Edition 12) rules 3.1 (Misleading advertising), 3.27, 3.28 and 3.29 (Availability). The ad must not appear again in its current form.

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Equine America (UK) Ltd
Two ads, for a horse supplement, in equine magazines: Ad (a) stated "The following equine joint supplements have no objective clinical evidence of improving joint mobility - NAF Five Star Superflex, EquiFlex, PREMIERflex HA, ExtraFlex HA, STRIDE HA, My Joints, Arthri Aid and NEW MARKET JOINT SUPPLEMENT. Cortaflex was successfully subjected to a double blind study of joint mobility at Michigan State University, Medicine Research Department. The rigorous study was led by world renowned...

Co-operative Group Ltd
A press ad for the Fairways Funeral Plan stated “The personal service you deserve. The Fairways Funeral Plan is individually tailored to meet your needs. Everything included in The Fairways Funeral Plan is fully guaranteed no matter how high prices rise and we’ve created flexible payment plans to suit any budget. So even in uncertain times, you can rest assured everything will be taken care of. The Fairways Funeral Plan is only available from carefully selected Funeral Directors which meet...

ExxonMobil UK Ltd
A TV ad for a fuel company showed a man who was identified as the company President of "Upstream Research". He stated "Natural gas is a cleaner burning fossil fuel, yet a lot of natural gas has impurities like CO2 in it. Controlled Freezone is a new technology being developed by Exxonmobil to remove CO2 from the natural gas and safely store it so it won't get into the atmosphere. Exxonmobil is spending more than 100 million dollars to build a plant that will demonstrate this process. I'm very...

Flybe Ltd
A national press ad, for flights, was headlined "Flybe's Massive January Sale". Text in a circle next to a picture of two airline seats stated "10 million seats". The ad listed 70 destinations with their corresponding prices. Text beneath stated "flybe.com Keeping Britain on the move". Small print at the bottom of the ad stated “Fares are one way including taxes and charges, only available online, subject to availability, 21 day advance purchase required. Available for travel on or before...

Fasthosts Internet Ltd
An online sales promotion, for website hosting services, stated "Pay Monthly - 1st MONTH FREE" and "Pay Annually - 2 MONTHS FREE".

BDW Trading Ltd
A leaflet for a housing development produced by BDW Trading Ltd, trading as Barratt Homes Bristol, listed "benefits for all" which included "enhancement of existing wildlife habitat".

Able Group (Services) Ltd
A telephone directory ad for a plumber stated "Local plumber ... 24 hour 1 hour service ...".

BQ plc
A national press ad, for B&Q, was headed "Loft insulation only £1 per roll". Text, next to a picture of a woman laying the insulation, stated "easy to install".

Clearview Stoves Ltd
A magazine ad for Clearview Stoves (wood burning stoves) stated "The leading manufacturer of clean burning wood stoves ... British and clearly the best".

Bvg Airflo Group Ltd
A reader offer, in the Sunday Telegraph, for loose top socks stated "Only £24.99 inc p&p for a pack of assorted pairs, rrp £47.40."

Personal Choice
A regional press ad, for snow boots and ice and snow grippers, stated "We aim to dispatch goods within 7 days, but please allow up to 28 days for delivery".

Pass N Go Ltd
A leaflet and directory entry promoted a driving school. a. A leaflet stated “THE DRIVING SCHOOL WITH THE HIGHEST PASS RATES ... INSTRUCTORS WITH THE HIGHEST PASS RATES ... WE GUARANTEE -THE BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE - THE BEST DRIVING INSTRUCTORS - THE BEST PASS RATES”. b. A directory entry stated “I’M PASSING WITH PASS’N’GO The Driving School With The Best Pass Rates Guaranteed ...

The International Centre for Nutritional Excellence Ltd
A magazine insert leaflet, for the International Centre for Nutritional Excellence, was headed "CALF COLOSTRUM ... DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE BUYING? WHAT TO LOOK FOR, WHAT ARE THE DANGERS?". A table showed test results from samples of calf colostrum powder from a number of manufacturers. Text underneath the table stated "Three separate batches from each company were tested to ensure a completely fair representation of their product was analysed. Each batch was tested to determine if it was EBL...

Windsor Products
An ad, for binoculars, in the national press, was headlined "High Powered Binoculars with Built-in Camera and Video!" Above the headline, text stated "Video Camera + Digital camera + Zoom Binoculars" with images of those three individual items. An arrow pointed from those images to a picture of the advertised product and contained the text "NOW ALL THREE IN ONE". Text below stated "Don't miss out on great photo opportunities with the new OPTICAM 1025. These amazing binoculars not only have a...

Vitabiotics Ltd
Two posters for vitamin supplements: a. The first ad was headlined "ADVANCED NUTRIENTS FOR THE BRAIN" and featured a picture of a box of supplements. Text on the box stated "Vitabiotics neurozan plus To help maintain Brain Function & Performance NUTRIENTS FOR THE BRAIN". Text in a circle on the right of the box stated “UK’s NO1 MICRO-NUTRIENTS FOR SPECIFIC LIFE STAGES”. Below the product shot, text in a blue box stated "Includes B VITAMINS & VIT D3 AS SHOWN IN NEW RESEARCH"....

Kenwood Ltd
A TV ad, for a hand-held blender, showed various shots of a woman using the product.

Jack Wills Ltd
Four full-page ads for Jack Wills clothing appeared in their 2011 edition of "The Spring Term Handbook". The first ad showed a young woman from the shoulders down who was standing with one leg raised and bent at the knee. She was wearing a shirt and a short skirt that lifted to show her upper thigh, buttocks and the lower section of her knickers. The second ad showed a group of three young women and two young men beginning to undress on a beach. One of the men was removing one of the women's...

Morphy Richards Ltd
A catalogue ad, for a vacuum cleaner, included the text “NO LOSS OF SUCTION!*”. Small print stated “*BS EN 60312:1998”.

Noble Foods Ltd
TV and national press ads promoted eggs. The TV ad (a) showed chickens running around in fields and jumping into sand pits to the music from Chariots of Fire. The voice-over stated “at the Happy Egg company we do things differently. We create the perfect environment for our free range hens to run, jump and play, because happy hens lay happy eggs and happy eggs are wonderfully tasty.” The press ad (b) stated "... imagine for a moment you're a hen ... on a happy egg co. farm You're living in...

National Westminster Bank plc
A TV ad, for National Westminster Bank plc, stated in a voice-over "... it's why we're giving all our online banking customers free security software".