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MNN Global · December 17, 2025 · 1 min read

Weight loss drug adverts banned for being ‘irresponsible’

What happened: The Advertising Standards Authority has banned social media adverts for weight loss drugs, criticising some marketing tactics as irresponsible.

Why it matters:

  • The ban aims to protect consumers from misleading or harmful advertising.
  • It affects companies promoting weight loss drugs and users exposed to these adverts online.

MNN Take: Regulators are stepping in to ensure advertising for weight loss products meets ethical standards and does not mislead the public.

Sources: Sky News (Breaking)