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Social Media: Advertising

Asked by Luke MyerLabourDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 13 March 2025UIN 36256

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what plans his Department has to reform regulations on social media advertising to prevent the promotion of products that breach UK product regulations.

Answered by Feryal Clark

UK product safety law is clear that all products placed on the market must be safe. However, the Government keeps regulatory frameworks under regular review. The Department for Business and Trade has recently introduced the Product Regulation and Metrology Bill to update the UK’s regulatory framework on product safety. It will support business and economic growth whilst providing greater protection for consumers.

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