Abstract
Romania's National Audiovisual Council (CNA) has
implemented the new audiovisual code (Decision no.
573/2025), a landmark reform aligning national media law
with the 2018 AVMSD Directive
revision and the EU Digital Services
Act. Key provisions became applicable in October 2025,
including tighter controls on dietary supplement
advertising and related influencer
marketing. The Code extends oversight into digital
environments, strengthens protection of minors, defines and
sanctions disinformation, tightens advertising standards, and
introduces co-regulation with industry. This article reviews the
Code's innovations, its position within EU law, CNA's
early enforcement practice, and the implications for broadcasters,
platforms, and content creators operating under Romanian
jurisdiction.
