RTVE is being investigated by the National Market and Competition Commission (CNMC). Possibility of secret advertising for wine brands during the broadcast of master chef.
As reported digital confidential informationthe group opened a sanctions file against the Corporation. Possibility of violating the General Audiovisual Communications Act.
The aforementioned portal assured that this process was started on September 29th under the name ‘Vino’. master chef“, and There is a 12 month period for resolution..
Under investigation master chef To find out if it violates Section 158.16. Forbidden “Audiovisual commercial communications promoting conduct harmful to health”, e.g. alcoholic beverage advertising outside of established hours.
CNMC sources assured the media that these types of files are “common” and can be opened.Complaints from third parties or under the agency’s own supervision”.
In fact, this is not the first time that the National Market and Competition Commission has investigated this issue. talent Let your Iberian cuisine shine In the summer of 2022, the program was also fined 125,581 euros. For secretly promoting products from the American brand, a contestant at the 9th competition who attended as a guest. master chef celebrity.
the same way it happened 2016when RTVE was fined €219,342 for: Published secret advertisement for Bodegas Gonzalez Byas brand.