Ringier with "Gesundheit Sprechstunde" under Bakom control
The Federal Office of Communications (Bakom) has opened a regulatory investigation into Ringier TV's program «Gesundheit Sprechstunde.».
OFCOM lawyer Michael Stämpfli confirmed a report in the Tages-Anzeiger newspaper on Wednesday that sponsors were suspected of being extensively embedded in the program. OFCOM had observed appearances by sponsors that might go too far. Although sponsors may be the subject of the program, they are not allowed to advertise, as Stämpfli explains.
According to SDA, the program has already repeatedly violated legal provisions. OFCOM regularly inspects broadcasts that the authority had previously objected to. During one such inspection, possible shortcomings were again revealed in broadcasts of "Gesundheit Sprechstunde" in the fall of 2009. This is why OFCOM has launched the new supervisory procedure. According to Stämpfli, it is a matter of health, medical expertise, medical applications and medication. This is why OFCOM has a special responsibility in terms of supervision.
Stefan Hackh, Ringier media spokesman, confirmed the facts of the case on Wednesday and stated that an investigation was currently being announced.
According to SDA, the program has already repeatedly violated legal provisions. OFCOM regularly inspects broadcasts that the authority had previously objected to. During one such inspection, possible shortcomings were again revealed in broadcasts of "Gesundheit Sprechstunde" in the fall of 2009. This is why OFCOM has launched the new supervisory procedure. According to Stämpfli, it is a matter of health, medical expertise, medical applications and medication. This is why OFCOM has a special responsibility in terms of supervision.
Stefan Hackh, Ringier media spokesman, confirmed the facts of the case on Wednesday and stated that an investigation was currently being announced.
