Bill · started in the Commons
Food Products (Marketing to Children) Bill
A Bill to make provision about the advertising, marketing and promotion of food and drink products to children; and for connected purposes
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Food Products (Marketing to Children) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 5 December 2007 by Nigel Griffiths (Labour). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.
What the bill does
Under the provisions of the Bill, it would be an offence for a person or organisation to advertise or promote to children food products (including drinks products) which are classified as ‘less healthy’. <br><br><strong>Key areas</strong><br><br><ul><li>Introduces a 9pm watershed for television advertising of unhealthy food</li><li>Introduces significant restrictions on non-broadcast marketing.</li></ul>
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 5 Dec 2007
- 2nd reading Commons 25 Apr 2008
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 30 Oct 2008.