Code on the scheduling of television advertising

TV, radio and on-demand Advertising
Published: 15 July 2022
Last updated: 16 March 2023

This Code sets out the rules with which television broadcasters licensed by Ofcom must comply when carrying advertising.

Broadcasters must also comply with the UK Code of Broadcast Advertising (the BCAP Code) issued by the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice.

Code on the Scheduling of Television Advertising (PDF, 257.6 KB)
Last updated: 15 July 2022

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