In brief Advertising South Africa

ASA denies investigating baseless complaints

According to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) of South Africa's recently released annual report shows, only 23% complaints received from consumers warrant formal investigation. "We have a very careful screening process for complaints," says Gail Schimmel, head: legal and regulatory affairs of ASA. "Only complaints that fall within our jurisdiction and have some basis in the Code are formally investigated".

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