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Commercials Advice

CAD provides classification and information services to advertisers, agencies and production houses in relation to television commercials and infomercials. All television commercials and infomercials must be classified before they can be broadcast. It is important to note that CAD does not provide legal advice. It is the responsibility of each advertiser and or its advertising agency to ensure that their commercial/s comply with all relevant laws and regulatory requirements.

Please use the link on the left hand navigation panel to access CAD's new Online Application System.

CAD requires a minimum of two working days, upon receipt of all your TVC materials, to process your application. From July 1 2008, same day classification will only be provided if pre-arranged through CAD. An additional 50 per cent of the normally applicable rate will be charged when advertisements are submitted requiring same day classification. Same day service is in no way guaranteed until it is confirmed by CAD. For further information on fees please refer to the Forms, Fees and Guides.

For more information about CAD's services, classification procedures and television production guidelines please download a copy of the Classification Handbook or click on any of the links below:

Abbreviations Digital Television       New Zealand Approval
About Classifications Disclaimers News Simulation
About Commercials Advice Discounts Offensive Language
About the Production Checklist Duration of CAD Numbers Operational Practices
Adult Products and Services Environmental Claims Personal Injury
Alcoholic Beverages Finance Personal Products
Audio Levels and Loudness Firearms Placement Codes
Audio Requirements Fireworks Political Matter
Children Food Pre-check Service for TVCs
Cinema Films/DVDs/Games Foreign Content of TVCs Price
Claims Free Goods and Services Processing Times
Classifications Freecall Services Real Estate
Classifying a Revised TVC Gambling/Gaming Renewal of CAD Numbers
Classifying a TVC  Health Services Substantiation
Closed Captions   ID Board  Telephone Services
Code of Practice   Impersonation of Real People  Testimonials
Community Service   Important Points to Remember  Therapeutic Goods & Devices
Comparative Advertising  Issuing of CAD Numbers  Uniforms
Competitions  Legal Services Value
Copyright  Minor Revisions Video Break-Up Effects
Cosmetics  Motor Vehicle Accessories Water Safety & Water Sports
Currency Motor Vehicles Weight Loss
Defamation  New Products or Services Withdrawal of Classification