Children and advertising in Italy

Abstract

Outlines the legislation in Italy covering advertising to children, who are regarded as the most vulnerable among consumers. Relates Italy’s legislative policy to its membership of the European Union and therefore to Community law. Describes the self‐regulation regime as administered by the Institute for Advertising Self‐Regulation, and the general principles of child protection with regard to safety, children’s lack of experience, and the natural feelings of adults to adolescents and children. Moves on to specific areas such as cigarettes, alcohol, pharmaceuticals, toys, electronic media, radio and TV, and the Internet; children under 14 must not be used in TV commercials or promotions.

Citation

Luisa Cassandro, M. and Hofer, F. (2004), "Children and advertising in Italy", Young Consumers, Vol. 5 No. 4, pp. 74-80. https://doi.org/10.1108/17473610410814364