Marketing & Advertising Code

Members of the Australian Beverages Council have committed to ensuring that marketing and advertising communications are conducted responsibly, and promote the responsible consumption of all non-alcoholic beverages.

In addition, members commit to complying with the marketing and advertising Codes set out by the Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA), as well as meeting the obligations of the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC) and the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.

All marketing and advertising communications must:

  • Be accurate, truthful and not misrepresent any health benefits;
  • Reflect responsible consumption of beverages, illustrating appropriate portion sizes for the beverage and the consumption occasion;
  • Accurately represent products in relation to taste, size, nutrition, ingredients and health claims;
  • Comply with all labelling requirements;
  • Not undertake brand-led marketing of sugar-sweetened beverages on fixed advertising within a 150-metre sightline of a school located outside the CBD of an Australian capital city;
  • Comply with other relevant industry commitments such as the Energy Drink Commitment; and
  • Comply with the relevant government canteen policies.

In relation to children under 15 years of age, ABCL Members must not:

  • Market or advertise occasional beverages during children’s television programming and in media or environments where 25 per cent or more of the audience is children;
  • Feature promotional offers of interest to children that create a sense of urgency or encourage excessive consumption; and
  • Use occasional beverages or vouchers as prizes or awards.

These commitments apply to any medium including cinema, internet, social media, outdoor media, print, radio, television, telecommunications, or other direct to consumer media, including new and emerging technologies, without limitation. These commitments apply to direct communications as well as indirect representations paid for by member companies, such as through the use of influencers and brand ambassadors.

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