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Google Ads revises alcohol ad policy, adds certification rules for India, Indonesia, Egypt
The revised policy lists permitted alcohol-related ad types and requires certification for low ABV and alcohol alternative beverage ads in three countries.
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Google Ads to replace CSAE policy with standalone Child Safety policy in January 2027
Egregious violations will lead to account suspension without prior warning; enforcement of the new policy begins January 11, 2027, and applies globally.
Google Ads · Ad policy · Oct 23
Google Ads adds lotteries to permitted online gambling products in Colombia
The Colombia entry on Google's Gambling Ads policy page now states that lottery operators must provide authorization from the CNJSA, alongside existing Colijuegos requirements.
Google Ads · Gambling · Oct 22
Google Merchant Center adds warranty attribute for products sold in Canada
The attribute lets merchants submit legal warranty durations required under Québec's Bill 29, with display on Shopping ads and free listings to begin later this year.
Google Merchant · Shopping · Oct 22
Google Ads updates UAE licensing rules for crypto and speculative financial product ads
Exchanges and software wallets targeting the UAE face an expanded list of accepted regulators, while CMA replaces SCA for CFDs and rolling spot forex, effective October 21, 2026.
Google Ads · Crypto policy · Oct 20
TikTok ads policy now explicitly bars counterfeit currency and the means to make it
The "Other products and services" page, last updated October 2026, adds counterfeit currency to its examples of unsuitable products or services not allowed in ads.
TikTok · Ads policy · Oct 17
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