Children continue to be exposed to advertising for food products that does not comply with the law

AChildren remain highly exposed to unhealthy food marketing, despite efforts to reduce this exposure. More than 30% of food companies do not comply with the law that limits advertising aimed at children under 16, according to the results of several inspection actions carried out by the General Directorate of Consumer (DGC) between 2019 and 2023. Among the main infractions are advertising food and drinks considered unhealthy in content on websites, social networks and mobile phone applications that target minors rivers and the dissemination of these types of products without mentioning the harmful effects on health. Two prohibited practices.