UK: Danone Actimel advert banned
By just-drinks.com editorial team | 14 October 2009
A UK television advert for Danone's Actimel has been banned by the country's advertising watchdog for failing to back up its claim that the yoghurt drink provides health benefits to children.
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A UK television advert for Danone's Actimel has been banned by the country's advertising watchdog for failing to back up its claim that the yoghurt drink provides health benefits to children.

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