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Alcohol: Market-specific requirements

Last updated 21 July 2026

Albania, Brunei, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Honduras, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Libya, Mali, Mauritius, Monaco, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda

Note: Promote is the only form of paid ads that is allowed in this market.

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Alcohol-related events and establishments

Not allowed.


Examples of what is not allowed:

- Alcohol clubs or subscription services

- Alcohol-sponsored events

Alcohol and related products

Not allowed.


Examples of what is not allowed:

-Alcoholic beverages, such as wine, beer, or spirits

-Alcohol-making kits


Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Turkey, UAE

Ad topic

Details

Alcohol-related events and establishments

Not allowed.


Examples of what is not allowed:

- Alcohol clubs or subscription services

- Alcohol-sponsored events

Alcohol and related products

Not allowed.


Examples of what is not allowed:

- Alcoholic beverages, such as wine, beer, or spirits

- Alcohol-making kits


Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay

Ad topic

Details

Alcohol and related products

All alcohol-related ads must comply with applicable laws and regulatory guidelines.


Promoting, selling, or featuring branding of alcohol and related products may be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- Restrict ads to viewers aged 18 years and older

- Landing pages must have an age gating mechanism in place

- Include disclaimers and warning messages required by applicable legislation

- Work with a Bloc Sales Representative

- Government-issued license documents may be required


Examples of what may be allowed:

- Alcoholic beverages and 0% alcoholic beverages

- Alcohol clubs or subscription services

Alcoholic products with add-ins

Not allowed.


Examples of what is not allowed:

- Alcoholic beverages that include THC or CBD

Alcohol sponsorships

Alcoholic brands may fully sponsor or co-sponsor events.


Alcohol sponsorship ads may be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- Restrict ads to viewers aged 18 years and older

- Include disclaimers and warning messages required by applicable legislation

- Work with a Bloc Sales Representative

Alcohol accessories

Alcohol-related accessories ads may be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- Restrict ads to viewers aged 18 years and older

- Do not mention, depict, or incentivise irresponsible drinking behaviors


Examples of what may be allowed:

- Branded merchandise

- Cocktail recipe book

- Cocktail glassware

Alcohol mixers

Alcohol mixers are non-alcoholic ingredients used in drinks and cocktails.


Alcohol mixers ads may be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- Restrict ads to viewers aged 18 years and older


Note: If your ad promotes a drink made with the mixer, refer to the "Alcohol and related products" section as well.

Hangover relief products

Not allowed.


Australia, New Zealand

Ad topic

Details

Alcohol and related products

Promoting, selling, or featuring branding of alcohol and related products may be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- Display applicable disclaimers

- Provide necessary registration documents

- Work with a Bloc Sales Representative

- Restrict ads to viewers aged 21 years and older


Examples of what may be allowed:

- Alcohol brands or alcohol branding

- Sponsored by alcohol brands

- Alcoholic beverages, such as wine, beer, or spirits

- Alcohol delivery services

- Venues that serve alcohol


Examples of what is not allowed:

- Alcohol-making kits


Austria, Bulgaria, Finland, Serbia, Slovenia

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Alcohol and related products

May be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- The ad must be restricted to users aged 18 years and older.

- Landing pages must have an age gating mechanism in place

- Work with a Bloc Sales Representative to determine eligibility

- Ads must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.

- Ads must not offer alcohol as a prize or reward, or promote any offers or incentives encouraging the consumption of alcohol, such as discounts.

- The ad must not mention, depict, or incentivize irresponsible drinking behaviors

- Ads must not imply that alcohol improves health, attractiveness, or social success.


Examples of what may be allowed:

- 0% alcoholic beverages/alcohol-free beverages

- Alcohol mixers

- Beer

- Wine

- Mixed beverages/RTDs


Examples of what is not allowed:

- Spirits/Liquor

Alcohol sponsorships

May be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- The ad must be restricted to users aged 18 years and older.

- Landing pages must have an age gating mechanism in place

- Work with a Bloc Sales Representative to determine eligibility

- Ads must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.

Sale/Delivery

May be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- The ad must be restricted to users aged 18 years and older.

- Ads must comply with applicable laws, regulations, codes of practice, and Bloc's Advertising Policies.

- Landing pages must have an age gating mechanism in place

- Advertisers must work with a Bloc Sales Representative to determine eligibility

- Ads must not offer alcohol as a prize or reward, or promote any offers or incentives encouraging the consumption of alcohol, such as discounts.

- The ad must not mention, depict, or incentivize irresponsible drinking behaviors.

- Ads must not imply that alcohol improves health, attractiveness, or social success.

Alcohol accessories

May be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- The ad must be restricted to users aged 18 years and older.

- The ad must not mention, depict, or incentivize irresponsible drinking behaviors

- Ads must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.


Examples of what may be allowed:

- Branded merchandise

- Cocktail recipe book

- Cocktail glassware


Examples of what is not allowed:

- Alcohol brewing home kits

- Beer bongs or snorkels or similar drinking devices / accessories

- Alcohol-specific drinking games


Azerbaijan

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Alcohol and related products

Not allowed.

- Alcohol beverages such as beer, wine, spirits.


Bangladesh

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Alcohol-related events and establishments

Not allowed.

Alcohol and related products

Not allowed.


Examples of what is not allowed:

- Beer

- Wine

- Spirits


Belarus, Kazakhstan

Ad topic

Details

Alcohol and related products

Not allowed.


Examples of what is not allowed:

- Alcoholic beverages


Belgium, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal, Slovakia

Ad Topic

Details

Alcohol and related products

May be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- The ad must be restricted to users aged 18 years and older.

- Landing pages must have an age gating mechanism in place

- Work with a Bloc Sales Representative to determine eligibility

- Ads must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.

- Ads must not offer alcohol as a prize or reward, or promote any offers or incentives encouraging the consumption of alcohol, such as discounts.

- The ad must not mention, depict, or incentivize irresponsible drinking behaviors

- Ads must not imply that alcohol improves health, attractiveness, or social success.


Examples of what may be allowed:

- 0% alcoholic beverages/alcohol-free beverages

- Alcohol mixers

- Beer

- Wine

- Spirits/Liquor

- Mixed beverages/RTDs

Alcohol sponsorships

May be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- The ad must be restricted to users aged 18 years and older.

- Landing pages must have an age gating mechanism in place

- Work with a Bloc Sales Representative to determine eligibility

- Ads must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.

Sale/Delivery

May be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- The ad must be restricted to users aged 18 years and older.

- Ads must comply with applicable laws, regulations, codes of practice, and Bloc's Advertising Policies.

- Landing pages must have an age gating mechanism in place

- Advertisers must work with a Bloc Sales Representative to determine eligibility.

- Ads must not offer alcohol as a prize or reward, or promote any offers or incentives encouraging the consumption of alcohol, such as discounts.

- The ad must not mention, depict, or incentivize irresponsible drinking behaviors.

- Ads must not imply that alcohol improves health, attractiveness, or social success.

Alcohol accessories

May be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- The ad must be restricted to users aged 18 years and older.

- The ad must not mention, depict, or incentivize irresponsible drinking behaviors

- Ads must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.


Examples of what may be allowed:

- Branded merchandise

- Cocktail recipe book

- Cocktail glassware


Examples of what is not allowed:

- Alcohol brewing home kits

- Beer bongs or snorkels or similar drinking devices / accessories

- Alcohol-specific drinking games


Brazil

Ad topic

Details

Alcohol and related products

All alcohol-related ads must comply with applicable laws and regulatory guidelines.


Promoting, selling, or featuring branding of alcohol and related products may be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- Restrict ads to viewers aged 18 years and older

- Landing pages must have an age gating mechanism in place

- Include disclaimers and warning messages required by applicable legislation

- Work with a Bloc Sales Representative

- Government-issued license documents may be required


Examples of what may be allowed:

- Alcoholic beverages and 0% alcoholic beverages

- Alcohol clubs or subscription services

Alcoholic products with add-ins

Not allowed.


Examples of what is not allowed:

- Alcoholic beverages that include THC or CBD

Alcohol sponsorships

Alcoholic brands may fully sponsor or co-sponsor events.


Alcohol sponsorship ads may be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- Restrict ads to viewers aged 18 years and older

- Include disclaimers and warning messages required by applicable legislation

- Work with a Bloc Sales Representative

Alcohol accessories

Alcohol-related accessories ads may be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- Restrict ads to viewers aged 18 years and older

- Do not mention, depict, or incentivise irresponsible drinking behaviors


Examples of what may be allowed:

- Branded merchandise

- Cocktail recipe book

- Cocktail glassware

Alcohol mixers

Alcohol mixers are non-alcoholic ingredients used in drinks and cocktails.


Alcohol mixers ads may be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- Restrict ads to viewers aged 18 years and older


Note: If your ad promotes a drink made with the mixer, refer to the "Alcohol and related products" section as well.

Hangover relief products

Not allowed.


Cambodia, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa

Ad topic

Details

Alcohol-related events and establishments

Not allowed.


Examples of what is not allowed:

- Bars

Alcohol and related products

May be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- Work with a Bloc Sales Representative

- Provide necessary registration documents

- Include appropriate disclaimers

- The ad must be restricted to users aged 18 years and older


Examples of what may be allowed:

- Alcoholic beverages, such as beer, liquor or spirits, wine


Examples of what is not allowed:

- Alcohol delivery services


Canada

Ad topic

Details

Alcohol and related products

All alcohol-related ads must comply with applicable laws and regulatory guidelines.


Promoting, selling, or featuring branding of alcohol and related products may be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- Restrict ads to viewers aged 25 years and older

- Landing pages must have an age gating mechanism in place

- Include disclaimers and warning messages required by applicable legislation

- Work with a Bloc Sales Representative

- Government-issued license documents might be required


Examples of what may be allowed:

- Alcoholic beverages and 0% alcoholic beverages

- Alcohol clubs or subscription services

Alcoholic products with add-ins

Not allowed.


Examples of what is not allowed:

- Alcoholic beverages that include THC or CBD

Alcohol sponsorships

Alcoholic brands can fully sponsor or co-sponsor events.


Alcohol sponsorship ads may be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- Restrict ads to viewers aged 25 years and older

- Include disclaimers and warning messages required by applicable laws and regulatory guidelines

- Work with a Bloc Sales Representative

Alcohol accessories

Alcohol-related accessories ads may be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- Restrict ads to viewers aged 25 years and older

- Do not mention, depict, or incentivise irresponsible drinking behaviors


Examples of what may be allowed:

- Branded merchandise

- Cocktail recipe book

- Cocktail glassware

Alcohol mixers

Alcohol mixers are non-alcoholic ingredients used in drinks and cocktails.


Alcohol mixers ads may be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- Restrict ads to viewers aged 25 years and older


Note: If your ad promotes a drink made with the mixer, refer to the "Alcohol and related products" section as well.

Hangover relief products

Not allowed.


Croatia, Latvia, Romania

Ad Topic

Details

Alcohol and related products

May be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- The ad must be restricted to users aged 18 years and older.

- Landing pages must have an age gating mechanism in place

- Work with a Bloc Sales Representative to determine eligibility

- Ads must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.

- Ads must not offer alcohol as a prize or reward, or promote any offers or incentives encouraging the consumption of alcohol, such as discounts.

- The ad must not mention, depict, or incentivize irresponsible drinking behaviors

- Ads must not imply that alcohol improves health, attractiveness, or social success.


Examples of what may be allowed:

- 0% alcoholic beverages/alcohol-free beverages

- Alcohol mixers

- Beer

- Wine


Examples of what is not allowed:

- Spirits/Liquor

- Mixed Beverages/RTDs

Alcohol sponsorships

May be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- The ad must be restricted to users aged 18 years and older.

- Landing pages must have an age gating mechanism in place

- Work with a Bloc Sales Representative to determine eligibility

- Ads must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.

Sale/Delivery

May be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- The ad must be restricted to users aged 18 years and older.

- Ads must comply with applicable laws, regulations, codes of practice, and Bloc's Advertising Policies.

- Landing pages must have an age gating mechanism in place.

- Advertisers must work with a Bloc Sales Representative to determine eligibility.

- Ads must not offer alcohol as a prize or reward, or promote any offers or incentives encouraging the consumption of alcohol, such as discounts.

- The ad must not mention, depict, or incentivize irresponsible drinking behaviors.

- Ads must not imply that alcohol improves health, attractiveness, or social success.

Alcohol accessories

May be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- The ad must be restricted to users aged 18 years and older.

- The ad must not mention, depict, or incentivize irresponsible drinking behaviors

- Ads must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.


Examples of what may be allowed:

- Branded merchandise

- Cocktail recipe book

- Cocktail glassware


Examples of what is not allowed:

- Alcohol brewing home kits

- Beer bongs or snorkels or similar drinking devices / accessories

- Alcohol-specific drinking games


Estonia, Lithuania, Norway

Ad topic

Details

Alcohol-related events and establishments

May be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- The ad must be restricted to audiences aged 18 years and older.

- Avoid any affiliation with alcohol brands.

- Do not display alcohol branding.

- Do not offer alcohol as a prize or reward, or promote any offers or incentives encouraging the consumption of alcohol, such as discounts.



Examples of what may be allowed:

- Venues or events promoting alcohol service

Alcohol and related products

May be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- Avoid any affiliation with alcohol brands

- Do not display alcohol branding


Examples of what may be allowed:

- Corkscrews

- Wine glasses

- Any products intended for use with alcohol


Examples of what is not allowed:

- Accessories presented to facilitate binge drinking or irresponsible behaviour related to alcohol

- Alcoholic beverages, such as wine, beer, spirits, and low-alcohol beverages

- Alcohol brand campaigns

- Alcohol delivery services

- Alcohol-branded merchandise or products

- Alcohol-specific drinking games

- Alcohol-making kits, services or programs, clubs, subscription services

- Any ads from alcohol brands

- Retailers that advertise the sale of alcohol

Sale/Delivery

May be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- The ad must be restricted to users aged 18 years and older.

- Ads must comply with applicable laws, regulations, codes of practice, and Bloc's Advertising Policies.

- Landing pages must have an age gating mechanism in place.

- Advertisers must work with a Bloc Sales Representative to determine eligibility.

- Ads must not offer alcohol as a prize or reward, or promote any offers or incentives encouraging the consumption of alcohol, such as discounts.

- The ad must not mention, depict, or incentivize irresponsible drinking behaviors.

- Ads must not imply that alcohol improves health, attractiveness, or social success.

0% alcohol and alcohol-free products

Ads for 0% alcohol or alcohol-free products, brand campaigns, event sponsorships, and sale/delivery of 0% alcohol are allowed if the following requirements are met:

- You must work with a Bloc sales representative to determine eligibility.

- Ads must be restricted to audiences aged 18 years and older.

- Ads must comply with applicable laws, regulations, codes of practice, and Bloc's Advertising Policies.

- Landing pages must have an age gating mechanism in place.


France

Ad Topic

Details

Alcohol and related products

May be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- The ad must be restricted to users aged 18 years and older.

- Landing pages must have an age gating mechanism in place.

- Work with a Bloc Sales Representative to determine eligibility.

- Ads must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.

- Ads must not offer alcohol as a prize or reward, or promote any offers or incentives encouraging the consumption of alcohol, such as discounts.

- The ad must not mention, depict, or incentivize irresponsible drinking behaviors.

- Ads must not imply that alcohol improves health, attractiveness, or social success.


Examples of what may be allowed:

- 0% alcoholic beverages/alcohol-free beverages

- Alcohol mixers

- Beer

- Wine

- Spirits/Liquor

- Mixed beverages/RTDs

Alcohol sponsorships

Not allowed.


Examples of what is not allowed:

- Promoting an alcohol brand as an official sponsor of an event

- Sponsored posts promoting events (e.g, sports, music, gaming) by an alcohol brand

Sale/Delivery

May be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- The ad must be restricted to users aged 18 years and older.

- Ads must comply with applicable laws, regulations, codes of practice, and Bloc's Advertising Policies.

- Landing pages must have an age gating mechanism in place.

- Advertisers must work with a Bloc Sales Representative to determine eligibility.

- Ads must not offer alcohol as a prize or reward, or promote any offers or incentives encouraging the consumption of alcohol, such as discounts.

- The ad must not mention, depict, or incentivize irresponsible drinking behaviors.

- Ads must not imply that alcohol improves health, attractiveness, or social success.

Alcohol accessories

May be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- The ad must be restricted to users aged 18 years and older.

- The ad must not mention, depict, or incentivize irresponsible drinking behaviors

- Ads must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.


Examples of what may be allowed:

- Branded merchandise

- Cocktail recipe book

- Cocktail glassware


Examples of what is not allowed:

- Alcohol brewing home kits

- Beer bongs or snorkels or similar drinking devices / accessories

- Alcohol-specific drinking games


Indonesia, Thailand

Ad topic

Details

Alcohol-related events and establishments

Not allowed.


Examples of what is not allowed:

- Bars

- Alcohol delivery services

Alcohol and related products

0% alcohol and alcohol-free beverages from all brands, including alcohol and non-alcohol manufacturers, may be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- Display appropriate disclaimers

- Provide necessary registration documents

- The ad must be restricted to users aged 25 years or older


Examples of what is not allowed:

Alcoholic beverages, such as wine, beer, spirits, and other liquors


Israel

Ad Topic

Details

Alcohol and related products

May be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- The ad must be restricted to users aged 18 years and older.

- Landing pages must have an age gating mechanism in place.

- Work with a Bloc Sales Representative to determine eligibility.

- Ads must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.

- Ads must not offer alcohol as a prize or reward, or promote any offers or incentives encouraging the consumption of alcohol, such as discounts.

- The ad must not mention, depict, or incentivize irresponsible drinking behaviors.

- Ads must not imply that alcohol improves health, attractiveness, or social success.


Examples of what may be allowed:

- 0% alcoholic beverages/alcohol-free beverages

- Alcohol mixers

- Beer

- Wine

- Spirits/Liquor

- Cocktails

- RTDs

Alcohol sponsorships

May be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- The ad must be restricted to users aged 18 years and older.

- Landing pages must have an age gating mechanism in place.

- Work with a Bloc Sales Representative to determine eligibility.

-Ads must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.

Sale/Delivery

May be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- The ad must be restricted to users aged 18 years and older.

- Ads must comply with applicable laws, regulations, codes of practice, and Bloc's Advertising Policies.

- Landing pages must have an age gating mechanism in place.

- Advertisers must work with a Bloc Sales Representative to determine eligibility.

- Ads must not offer alcohol as a prize or reward, or promote any offers or incentives encouraging the consumption of alcohol, such as discounts.

- The ad must not mention, depict, or incentivize irresponsible drinking behaviors.

- Ads must not imply that alcohol improves health, attractiveness, or social success.

Alcohol accessories

May be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- The ad must be restricted to users aged 18 years and older.

- The ad must not mention, depict, or incentivize irresponsible drinking behaviors

- Ads must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.


Examples of what may be allowed:

- Branded merchandise

- Cocktail recipe book

- Cocktail glassware


Examples of what is not allowed:

- Alcohol brewing home kits

- Beer bongs or snorkels or similar drinking devices / accessories

- Alcohol-specific drinking games


Japan

Ad topic

Details

Alcohol and related products

May be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- The ad must be restricted to users aged 20 years and older

- Comply with guidelines established by the Alcoholic Beverage Advertising Review Committee


Malaysia

Ad topic

Details

Alcohol-related Establishments

Not allowed.


Examples of what is not allowed:

- Bars

Alcohol-related Products

May be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- Work with a Bloc Sales Representative to determine eligibility

- The ad must be restricted to users aged 25 years or older

- Display appropriate disclaimers

- Landing pages must have an age-gating mechanism in place

- Ads must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines

- Ads must not offer alcohol as a prize or reward, or promote any offers or incentives encouraging the consumption of alcohol, such as discounts

- The ad must not mention, depict, or incentivize irresponsible drinking behaviors

- Ads must not imply that alcohol improves health, attractiveness, or social success


Examples of what may be allowed:

- 0% alcoholic beverages/alcohol-free beverages

- Beers, Wines, and Liquors


Examples of what is not allowed:

- Alcohol delivery services

Alcohol Sponsorships and Surrogate Alcohol

May be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- The ad must be restricted to users aged 25 years and older.

- Display appropriate disclaimers

- Landing pages must have an age-gating mechanism in place

- Ads must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines


Examples of what may be allowed:

- Beverages such as: Soda / Sparkling Water / Still Water / Packaged Drinking Water

- Music CDs

- Events - Sports / Fashion / Music festivals / Awards / Art Exhibitions

- Public Service Announcements (eg - Don't Drink & Drive)


Examples of what is not allowed:

- Alcohol accessories such as: Corkscrews / Bottle openers / Hipflasks / Bottle stoppers / Liquor dispensers / Cocktail making kits (stirrers, shakers, recipe books etc)

- Drinking / Party Games


South Korea

Ad topic

Details

Alcohol and related products

May be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- The ad must be restricted to users aged 25 years or older

- Include the disclaimer, "Excessive drinking can harm your health."


Examples of what is not allowed:

- Encouraging users to be intoxicated

- Encouraging excessive or irresponsible drinking


Sweden

Ad Topic

Details

Alcohol and related products

May be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- The ad must be restricted to users aged 25 years and older.

- Landing pages must have an age gating mechanism in place

- Work with a Bloc Sales Representative to determine eligibility

- Ads must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.

- Ads must not offer alcohol as a prize or reward, or promote any offers or incentives encouraging the consumption of alcohol, such as discounts.

- The ad must not mention, depict, or incentivize irresponsible drinking behaviors

- Ads must not imply that alcohol improves health, attractiveness, or social success.


Examples of what may be allowed:

- 0% alcoholic beverages/alcohol-free beverages

- Alcohol mixers

- Beer

- Wine

- Spirits/Liquor

- Mixed beverages/RTDs

Alcohol sponsorships

May be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- The ad must be restricted to users aged 25 years and older.

- Landing pages must have an age gating mechanism in place

- Work with a Bloc Sales Representative to determine eligibility

- Ads must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.

Sale/Delivery

May be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- The ad must be restricted to users aged 25 years and older.

- Ads must comply with applicable laws, regulations, codes of practice, and Bloc's Advertising Policies.

- Landing pages must have an age gating mechanism in place.

- Advertisers must work with a Bloc Sales Representative to determine eligibility.

- Ads must not offer alcohol as a prize or reward, or promote any offers or incentives encouraging the consumption of alcohol, such as discounts.

- The ad must not mention, depict, or incentivize irresponsible drinking behaviors.

- Ads must not imply that alcohol improves health, attractiveness, or social success.

Alcohol accessories

May be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- The ad must be restricted to users aged 18 years and older.

- The ad must not mention, depict, or incentivize irresponsible drinking behaviors

- Ads must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.


Examples of what may be allowed:

- Branded merchandise

- Cocktail recipe book

- Cocktail glassware


Examples of what is not allowed:

- Alcohol brewing home kits

- Beer bongs or snorkels or similar drinking devices / accessories

- Alcohol-specific drinking games


Taiwan

Ad topic

Details

Alcohol and related products

May be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- The ad must be restricted to users aged 25 years or older

- Include a warning message


Ukraine

Ad topic

Details

Alcohol and related products

Promoting alcoholic beverages may be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- Work with a Bloc Sales Representative to determine eligibility

- Restrict ads to users 18 and above

- Display applicable disclaimers

- Provide necessary registration documents

- Ads must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines


Examples of what may be allowed:

- Alcohol-free beverages from alcohol brands, 0% beers, wines, beers, spirits, ready-to-drink/pre-mixes

- Alcohol delivery services

- Venues that serve alcohol

- Alcohol sponsorships


Examples of what is not allowed:

- Showing consumption of alcoholic beverages

- Negatively portray abstinence from alcohol consumption;

- Contain images of doctors or healthcare professionals;

- Create the impression that most people consume alcoholic beverages

- Non‑alcoholic products featuring an alcohol brand


United Kingdom

Ad Topic

Details

Alcohol and related products

May be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- The ad must be restricted to users aged 18 years and older.

- Landing pages must have an age gating mechanism in place

- Work with a Bloc Sales Representative to determine eligibility

- Ads must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.

- Ads must not offer alcohol as a prize or reward, or promote any offers or incentives encouraging the consumption of alcohol, such as discounts.

- The ad must not mention, depict, or incentivize irresponsible drinking behaviors

- Ads must not imply that alcohol improves health, attractiveness, or social success.


Examples of what may be allowed:

- 0% alcoholic beverages/alcohol-free beverages

- Alcohol mixers

- Beer

- Wine

- Spirits/Liquor

- Mixed beverages/RTDs

Alcohol sponsorships

May be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- The ad must be restricted to users aged 18 years and older.

- Landing pages must have an age gating mechanism in place

- Work with a Bloc Sales Representative to determine eligibility

- Ads must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.

Sale/Delivery

May be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- The ad must be restricted to users aged 18 years and older.

- Ads must comply with applicable laws, regulations, codes of practice, and Bloc's Advertising Policies.

- Landing pages must have an age gating mechanism in place

- Advertisers must work with a Bloc Sales Representative to determine eligibility

- Ads must not offer alcohol as a prize or reward, or promote any offers or incentives encouraging the consumption of alcohol, such as discounts.

- The ad must not mention, depict, or incentivize irresponsible drinking behaviorsAds must not imply that alcohol improves health, attractiveness, or social success.

Alcohol accessories

May be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- The ad must be restricted to users aged 18 years and older.

- The ad must not mention, depict, or incentivize irresponsible drinking behaviors

- Ads must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.


Examples of what may be allowed:

- Branded merchandise

- Cocktail recipe book

- Cocktail glassware


Examples of what is not allowed:

- Alcohol brewing home kits

- Beer bongs or snorkels or similar drinking devices / accessories

- Alcohol-specific drinking games


United States

Ad topic

Details

Alcohol and related products

All alcohol-related ads must comply with applicable laws and regulatory guidelines.


Promoting, selling, or featuring branding of alcohol and related products may be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- Restrict ads to viewers aged 25* years and older

- Landing pages must have an age gating mechanism in place

- Include disclaimers and warning messages required by applicable laws and regulatory guidelines

- Work with a Bloc Sales Representative

- Government-issued license documents might be required

*For Puerto Rico, restrict ads to viewers aged 18 years and older


Examples of what may be allowed:

- Alcoholic beverages and 0% alcoholic beverages

- Alcohol clubs or subscription services

Alcoholic products with add-ins

Not allowed.


Examples of what is not allowed:

- Alcoholic beverages that include THC or CBD

Alcohol sponsorships

Alcoholic brands can fully sponsor or co-sponsor events.


Alcohol sponsorship ads may be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- Restrict ads to viewers aged 25* years and older

- Include disclaimers and warning messages required by applicable laws and regulatory guidelines

- Work with a Bloc Sales Representative

*For Puerto Rico, restrict ads to viewers aged 18 years and older

Alcohol accessories

Alcohol-related accessories ads may be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- Restrict ads to viewers aged 25* years and older

- Do not mention, depict, or incentivize irresponsible drinking behaviors

*For Puerto Rico, restrict ads to viewers aged 18 years and older


Examples of what may be allowed:

- Branded merchandise

- Cocktail recipe book

- Cocktail glassware

Alcohol mixers

Alcohol mixers are non-alcoholic ingredients used in drinks and cocktails.


Alcohol mixers ads may be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- Restrict ads to viewers aged 25* years and older

*For Puerto Rico, restrict ads to viewers aged 18 years and older


Note: If your ad promotes a drink made with the mixer, refer to the "Alcohol and related products" section as well.

Hangover relief products

Not allowed.


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Ad topic

Details

Alcohol and related products

Alcoholic beverages with alcohol content below 15% may be allowed if the following requirements are met:

- Restrict ads to viewers aged 18 years and older

- Comply with all local laws

- Display applicable disclaimers


Examples of what may be allowed:

- Beer with alcohol content below 15%

- Alcohol delivery services

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