Code Signatories Newsletter Autumn 2026

This is your quarterly update on alcohol marketing regulation and compliance, brought to you as a Code Signatory of the Portman Group’s Code of Practice. Click on on the links below to find read more about recent decisions made by the Independent Complaints Panel, read up on updated guidance, complete with case studies and read our blog posts with tips and advice to help you with your marketing.

ICP Decisions

These are the most recent decisions and rulings made by the Independent Complaints Panel (ICP), click on each to find out more.

Guidance Updates

As new cases come before the ICP, we use the opportunity to update our guidance on the application of the Code of Practice, these are the most recent updates.

Blog Posts

We publish regular blog posts with tips and advice, find our most recent ones here.

How to Ensure Alcohol Marketing Does not Appeal to Under-18s

Avoid own Goals in your Alcohol Sponsorship

30 Years of the Code of Practice

Meet the Regulatory Affairs Team

Advice

Don’t forget, you can access our Advisory Service for free, confidential Code advice on all your marketing and sponsorship queries.

Events

Come and meet the team at the Trade Drinks Expo on 29 and 30 September at Booth TD321.