Advertising Standards Canada
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Services Provided
Clearence Services
From 1972 onwards this agency has provided a mechanism by which advertisers can ensure that their adverts stay within regulations. This is, of course, done for a fee.
Advertisment of Consumer Drugs
The Clearence services took over this task in 1997, after Health Canada stopped providing this clearence system. They now work with Health Canada in order to ensure the advertisment of drugs meets the standards put in place by the Food and Drugs Act and Regulations. Theye look in to the Advertisment of the following:
- Nonprescription Drugs and Natural Health Products - This refers to the way in which these products are advertised on Radio, television, newspapers and Magizines.
- Direct to Consumer Advertising and Information - This focuses on directing the advetisment and gives opinions on how it is best to inform the consumer of perscription drugs, Medical Conditions and for the recruitment of patients for clinical trials.
- Consultations -
Contact Infromation
Address: 175 Bloor Street East, Suite 1801, Toronto, ON M4W 3R8
Telephone: +1 416 961 6311
Fax: (1 416) 961 7904
E-mail: linda.nagel@adstandards.com
Website: http://www.adstandards.com
