The government began consultation on implementing new European Union consumer protection measures, designed to combat aggressive and unfair selling and marketing methods.
Source: The Unfair Commercial Practices (UCP) Directive: Consultation on implementing the EU Directive on Unfair Commercial Practices and Amending Existing Consumer Legislation, Department of Trade and Industry (0870 150 2500)
Links: Consultation document | DTI press release
Date: 2005-Dec
A report said that parents felt increasingly out of control of how their children were exposed to marketing messages, and were prepared to punish companies whose approaches they considered inappropriate.
Source: Responsible Marketing to Children: Exploring the impact on adults attitudes and behaviour, Business in the Community (0870 600 2482)
Links: Report | BiC press release
Date: 2005-Nov