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Microsoft Advertising updates four policy areas in January 2026
Microsoft Advertising published four global policy changes: gambling and games now require pre-approval for all clients; pharmacy and healthcare advertisers must complete pre-approval before serving in allowed markets; cryptocurrency exchanges are now permitted for Search advertisers meeting criteria in EU and UK markets; and high-fat, sugar, and salt food ads are banned in the United Kingdom from January 5, 2026.
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Microsoft Advertising updates four policy areas in January 2026
Microsoft Advertising published four global policy changes: gambling and games now require pre-approval for all clients; pharmacy and healthcare advertisers must complete pre-approval before serving in allowed markets; cryptocurrency exchanges are now permitted for Search advertisers meeting criteria in EU and UK markets; and high-fat, sugar, and salt food ads are banned in the United Kingdom from January 5, 2026. For you, this means checking your account status if you operate in any of these verticals.
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