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BOE-A-2026-18871 ·9 September 2026 ·Resolution Medium impact
Administrative

Audiovisual service providers: new co-regulation rules for content rating

The Co-regulation Agreement for the classification of audiovisual programmes and content has been published, in accordance with Article 98.2 of Law 13/2022 (LGCA). This agreement, signed by the CNMC, the Secretariat of State for Digitalisation, and various audiovisual operators, establishes the framework for content rating and the protection of minors. The objective is to assist in complying with obligations regarding programme information and visual descriptors (Art. 97 and 98 LGCA).

In 2 key points

  1. The agreement establishes the co-regulation framework for content classification as provided for in Art. 98.2 of the LGCA. (art. 98.2 LGCA)
  2. The CNMC will supervise content adequacy and compliance with the co-regulation codes (Art. 9.14 and 9.16 LCNMC). (art. 9.14 y 9.16 LCNMC)

How it affects those involved

For audiovisual communication service providers (TV operators, streaming platforms, etc.), the agreement defines the self-regulation rules that the CNMC will supervise to ensure content adequacy (Art. 9 LGCA). Operators must adapt their rating systems and visual descriptors to guarantee the protection of minors and provide adequate information to viewers (Art. 97 LGCA). The CNMC assumes the role of ensuring compliance with these co-regulation codes (Art. 9.14 and 9.16 LCNMC).

Lifecycle

2026-09-09PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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