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The Advertising Standards Authority of South Africa (ASA) is an independent body set up and paid for by the marketing communications industry to regulate advertising in the public interest through a system of self-regulation. The ASA works closely with government, statutory bodies, consumer organisations and the industry to ensure that the content of advertising meets the requirements of the Code of Advertising Practice.
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CODE UPDATE
Please note that the following clauses of the Code have been updated:
- Section I, Clause 4.2
- Section II, Clause 4.1.7 and Clause 4.1.8
- Procedural Guide, Clause 7
- Procedural Guide, Clause 14.6
- Procedural Guide, Clause 16.4
- Procedural Guide, Clause 17
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If you would like a copy of the latest Blue Book, a comprehensive guide to advertising standards in Europe and other EASA member countries, please visit www.easa-alliance.org or email library@easa-alliance.org.
FIFA 2010
FIFA has released a list of do's and don'ts for the 2010 worldcup. Advertisers and marketers are strongly urged to familiarise themselves with the rules to avoid any problems. To have a look, click here