Ad Standards Clearance Services Check Mark
At the request of industry, Ad Standards Clearance Services has developed a logo that may be affixed to advertising and information materials that have been reviewed by and have received approval from Ad Standards Clearance Services in the categories listed below. Once Ad Standards has determined that submitted materials are in compliance, the submitter will be sent all logo files. The use of the logo does not extend to variations or similar materials not reviewed and approved by Ad Standards.
To request the logo, please contact: clearance@adstandards.ca
Nonprescription Drugs, Natural Health Products & Medical Devices: This advertisement was reviewed and approved by Ad Standards Clearance Services against the regulations and guidelines applicable to health products including the Food and Drugs Act and Regulations, Natural Health Products Regulations, Medical Devices Regulations, and the Guidelines for Consumer Advertising of Health Products.
Prescription Drug Advertising (DTCA): This advertisement was reviewed for compliance by Ad Standards Clearance Services against the Food and Drugs Act and Regulations, Health Canada Notice: Product Package Representations in Branded Prescription Drug Reminder Ads Directed to Consumers and the Health Canada Policy: Advertising Campaigns of Branded and Unbranded Messages.
Medical Condition/Disease State Information (DTCI): This message was reviewed for compliance by Ad Standards Clearance Services against these Health Canada policies: The Distinction Between Advertising and Other Activities and Advertising Campaigns of Branded and Unbranded Messages.
Vaccines: This advertisement was reviewed for compliance by Ad Standards Clearance Services against the Food and Drugs Act and Regulations, Health Canada’s guidance document Fair Balance in Direct-to-Consumer Advertising of Vaccines and the Guidelines for Consumer Advertising of Health Products.
No Endorsement Implied: Use of the Ad Standards Clearance Services logo does not imply Ad Standards’ endorsement of the advertised products or services.