Ethics and Compliance

Regulatory Compliance Checklist

A quick-reference compliance checklist organised by industry sector — from advertising and financial services to healthcare, food and more.

About this resource

This checklist gives you a fast way to check the regulatory requirements that apply to a project. Organised by sector, it summarises the key rules and regulators for regulated industries, so you know what to watch for before writing or publishing.

It's a starting point for awareness rather than a substitute for specialist advice on complex or high-risk work.

What's included

  • General advertising and marketing requirements (CAP/BCAP, ASA)
  • Financial services rules and FCA considerations
  • Healthcare and pharmaceutical requirements
  • Food, drink and nutrition claims
  • Key regulators and bodies for each sector

How to use it

Identify the sectors relevant to your project and work through the applicable sections, ticking each requirement as you confirm it. Note the key regulator for reference.

Regulations change frequently, so always verify current requirements and seek specialist or compliance review for complex or high-risk projects.

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