Advertising Advisory Committee
The Advertising Advisory Committee advises CAP (Broadcast) on any changes it makes to the Codes. The Advertising Advisory Committee is wholly comprised of independent/lay members who can represent the interests of consumers in relation the requirements of Section 3 (1) of the Communications Act.
www.advertisingadvisorycommittee.org.uk
Advertising Archives
The Advertising Archives has a unique archive of over 1 million images, dating from 1850 to the present day, consisting of press ads, magazine covers, TV stills and various cultural ephemera. It operates as a picture library primarily servicing publishing and TV clients but also offers an image supply service to students, academics and interested members of the public.
http://www.advertisingarchives.co.uk
Advertising Association
Advertising Association - The Information Centre is particularly useful for business and students with information on gender, children, shock tactics and financial statistics about the advertising industry.
www.adassoc.org.uk
asbof
asbof - The Advertising Standards Board of Finance collects and distributes the levy on non-broadcast advertising and direct mail that funds the ASA's non-broadcast work as well as the Mailing Preference Service.
www.asbof.co.uk
basbof
basbof - The Broadcast Advertising Standards Board of Finance collects and distributes the levy on broadcast advertising that funds the ASA's broadcast work.
www.basbof.co.uk
British Board of Film Classification
British Board of Film Classification - responsible for classifying cinema films and videos.
www.bbfc.co.uk
Business Link
Business Link is an easy to use business support, advice and information service managed by the DTI (Department of Trade and Industry) aimed at small to medium sized companies. It includes information on how SMEs can market themselves and advertise along with the rules and regulations they need to follow.
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk Business Link guide to advertising and marketing
CAM Foundation
Communication Advertising and Marketing Education Foundation (CAM) - CAM is an industry led educational body that awards qualifications in advertising and marketing.
www.camfoundation.com
Citizen Advice Bureaux
Citizens Advice Bureaux - CAB aims to improve individuals' knowledge of their rights and responsibilities and the services available to them, and to help them express their needs effectively. The CAB websites offer advice on civil and consumer rights.
www.citizensadvice.org.uk
www.adviceguide.org.uk
Clearcast
Clearcast, previously the Broadcasting Advertising Clearance Centre, operates a clearance system for TV advertisements before they are screened.
www.clearcast.co.uk
Committee of Advertising Practice
Committee of Advertising Practice - the self-regulatory body that devises and enforces the British Code of Advertising, Sales Promotion and Direct Marketing (The CAP Code) that is administered by the ASA
www.cap.org.uk
Consumer Direct
Consumer Direct - Consumer Direct is a telephone and online advice and information service for consumers in Great Britain, supported by the Department of Trade and Industry
www.consumerdirect.gov.uk
Department of Health
Department of Health - The DH's aim is to improve the health and well-being of people in England. Its website includes the latest on the Department's work, as well as health and social care guidance, publications and policy.
www.dh.gov.uk
Equality and Human Rights Commission
Equality and Human Rights Commission was established under the Equality Act 2006 to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and to build good relations, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to participate in society; it can use its enforcement powers where necessary to guarantee people’s equality. It also has a mandate to promote understanding of the Human Rights Act.
www.equalityhumanrights.com
European Advertising Standards Alliance
European Advertising Standards Alliance - a co-ordinating body for 28 self-regulatory organisations within Europe. It co-ordinates and administers a cross-border complaints procedure.
www.easa-alliance.org
Financial Services Authority
The Financial Services Authority is an independent body that regulates the financial services industry in the UK. It's Money Made Clear website gives impartial consumer advice on financial services.
www.fsa.gov.uk www.moneymadeclear.fsa.gov.uk
Food Standards Agency
The Food Standards Agency is an independent Government department set up to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food.
www.food.gov.uk
History of Advertising Trust
History of Advertising Trust - encourages the study of advertising and related fields. HAT holds a collection of advertising material from 1800 to the present day.
www.hatads.org.uk
Institute of Practitioners of Advertising
Institute of Practitioners in Advertising - The IPA is the trade body and professional institute for leading agencies in the UK's advertising, media and marketing communications industry.
www.ipa.co.uk
Local Government Association
Local Government Association - The LGA represents all local authorities in England and Wales. The LGA's priority is to put local councils at the heart of the drive to improve public services and to work with government to ensure that the policy, legislative and financial context in which they operate, supports that objective
www.lga.gov.uk
Mail Order Traders Assocation
Mail Order Traders Association - MOTA operates a Code of Practice on behalf of its member companies and their customers.
http://www.mota.org.uk
Mailing Preference Service
Mailing Preference Service - permits any member of the public to have their name deleted from or added to a mailing list.
www.mpsonline.org.uk
MHRA
MHRA - the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Authority regulates the standards of saftey in medicines and healthcare products and grants marketing licenses to manufacturers.
www.mhra.gov.uk
National Group on Homeworking
National Group on Homeworking - offers advice and support for homeworkers, and those employing homeworkers in the United Kingdom. Advice & Information Line 0800 174 095 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 12.30pm and 1pm to 3.30pm)
www.ngh.org.uk
Ofcom
Ofcom - the regulator for the UK broadcast and telecommunications industry. Ofcom deals with television and radio programme and sponsorship matters.
www.ofcom.org.uk
OFT
Office of Fair Trading - aims to protect the consumer by encouraging competition among businesses and ensuring fair trading practices. Acts as a legal backstop to the ASA via the Control of Misleading Advertisements (Amendment) Regulations 2000.
www.oft.gov.uk
Otelo
Otelo - The Office of the Telecommunications Ombudsman (Otelo) looks at complaints made against telecommunication companies that are members of the Ombudsman scheme. The Ombudsman has powers to act after consumers have given the company in question a chance to resolve any dispute.
www.otelo.org.uk
PCC
Press Complaints Commission - independent body founded to oversee self-regulation of the press. Deals with complaints about the editorial content of British newspapers and magazines, and the conduct of the press.
www.pcc.org.uk
PhonepayPlus
PhonepayPlus is the organisation that regulates phone-paid services in the UK - the services and goods that can be bought by charging the cost to mobile phone bills and pre-pay accounts. These include helplines, competitions, downloads, TV voting, news alerts, charitable donations and interactive games.
www.phonepayplus.org.uk
RACC
Radio Advertising Clearance Centre - Commercial radio's advertising clearance body. Administered by the industry's trade body, the RadioCentre, and funded by the commercial radio stations. The RACC clears radio advertisements and sponsorhip credits to provide easy use of an otherwise complex medium for both advertisers and agencies.
Website: www.racc.co.uk E-mail: adclear@racc.co.uk
SHOPS
National Newspapers Safe Home Ordering Protection Scheme (SHOPS) - provides compensation to readers of national newspapers when the consumer buys directly from advertisements and catalogues inserted in national newspapers.
www.shops-uk.org.uk
Skillset Careers
Skillset Careers - a specialist careers information, advice and guidance service for broadcast, film, video, interactive media and photo imaging, offering a range of services including helpline, free e-mail advice and individual guidance sessions delivered by experienced media practitioners.
www.skillset.org/careers
Trading Standards Central
Trading Standards Central - contains useful information on consumer rights under the law and a search facility to find contact details for your local trading standards department.
www.tradingstandards.gov.uk
UK European Consumer Centre
ECC United Kingdom provides free information on consumer rights in Europe and assists in cross-border disputes.
www.ukecc.net
WebTraderUK
The WebTraderUK scheme is designed to encourage consumer confidence in the online shopping environment.
www.webtraderuk.org.uk