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Restricted brands need age limits

The short version

Alcohol, subscriptions, financial products, cosmetic surgery, weight loss and contraceptives are allowed only with an age restriction.

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What it means for you

Alcohol: 18+ in most places, 21+ in the US, 19+ in Canada and South Korea, 20+ in Japan, 25+ in Sweden. Alcohol branded content is banned outright in 17 countries, including India, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Norway, Russia and Turkey.

18+ for subscription, auto-renew or negative-option services, credit cards, loans and insurance, cosmetic surgery and weight-loss products, and contraceptives. Contraceptive posts must focus on contraception, not sexual pleasure.

Alcohol branded contentMinimum audience age
United States21+
Canada, South Korea19+
Japan20+
Sweden25+
Most other eligible countries18+
17 countries incl. India, UAE, Saudi ArabiaNot allowed

✓ Do

  • Set the age restriction on the post before publishing.

✕ Don't

  • Post alcohol or weight-loss sponsorships with no age gate.

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