Last chance to cut back on children's junk food ads

THE junk food industry should face tough laws if self-regulation fails to reduce the number of ads aimed at children, an inquiry has recommended.

The industry has long argued that self-regulation rather than legal restrictions is the best way to protect children from the advertising of unhealthy food and drink, but an inquiry by a House of Representatives health committee has given the model one last chance before it pushes for enforceable rules. Click here for full article.