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Region/Country
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Statutory Regulations
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Voluntary Guidelines
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Specific Restrictions or Guidelines for Television Advertising to Children
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Africa
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Regulatory Authorities
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Self-Regulatory Organizations
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South Africa
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Advertising Standards Authority of South Africa
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Advertisements addressed to or likely to influence children should not contain any statement or visual presentation which might result in harming them, mentally, morally, physically, or emotionally.
A child is defined as younger than 18 years of age.
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Asia
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Regulatory Authorities
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Self-Regulatory Organizations
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China
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State Administration of Industry and Commerce
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Advertisements must not impair the physical and mental health of minors. Product placement is discouraged wherever possible.
A child is defined as younger than 15 years of age.
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Japan
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National Association of Commercial Broadcasters in Japan
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A child is defined as younger than 18 years of age.
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Australasia and Pacific
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Regulatory Authorities
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Self-Regulatory Organizations
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Australia
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Australian Broadcasting Authority
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Commercial Television Australia
Advertising Standards Bureau oversees the Advertising Standards Board and the
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Prohibits advertising during programs aimed at younger children, restricts the amount of advertising during programming for older children, and limits advertisements featuring
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