The Italian Institute of Advertising Self-Regulation Jury has ruled on the lawfulness of a recent Vodafone commercial dedicated to the purchase of smartphones in installments, in relation to the role of minors in advertising.

The Italian advertising self-regulatory organisation (IAP) ordered Hendrick's Gin Distillery LTD and IGPDecaux s.p.a. to cease disseminating an advertising message regarding a gin, for violation of Article 22 of the Code of Advertising Self-Regulation.

On 26 January 2023, two decrees were issued by the Ministry of Health, and published in the Official Gazette on 18 March 2023, which amended the rules on the advertising of medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices. In particular, an exemption to the ministerial authorisation requirement was introduced for certain types of devices and advertising.