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BCAP bans alcohol ad 'health' claims.(Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice)(Brief article)

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Alcohol ads will no longer be able to claim any health or dietary benefit following a new ruling this week.

The Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice has judged that advertisers should not imply that an alcoholic drink could be a source of nourishment or can be drunk as part of an exercise, fitness or weight-control regime.

The guidelines also rule that if an alcohol brand name implies a dietary or health claim, ads for that product must make it clear that it is not suitable for dietary purposes.

The ruling could see an end to ads such as last year's spot for Michelob Ultra. The commercial by DDB showed a range of activities, including running and dancing, before cutting to a couple drinking beer in a bar. A voiceover said: 'If ...

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