Discover the truth behind the controversial Power Balance bracelet as Spain's Minister of Health is caught in the middle of a scandal. The Andalusian Government has officially labeled the popular accessory a scam, fining the company for deceptive advertising. Learn about the false claims and the modest 15,000 euro fine imposed on the company. Find out how this fine compares to the revenue generated from the sale of these bracelets in Spain. Dive into the sociological aspect of the issue with insights from Rubén Sánchez from Facua. Watch the full video on El País for all the details.
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00:00Despite being worn by Spain's Minister of Health, the power balance bracelet has been
00:10officially labeled a scam by the Andalusian government, which has fined the company for
00:14deceptive advertising.
00:17The fine, a modest €15,000 according to consumer association Facua, addresses the
00:23false claim that the bracelets contain a hologram with frequencies that positively interact
00:28with the body's natural energy field to enhance balance, strength, and flexibility.
00:35It's worth noting that Power Balance has sold over 300,000 bracelets in Spain, each priced
00:40between €35 and €42, making the fine equivalent to the revenue from just 428 bracelets.
00:49This small penalty is in line with the law, specifically Article 35B, one of the General
00:55Health Law, which stipulates fines ranging from €3,006 to €15,025 for such violations.
01:04Ruben Sanchez from Facua highlights the sociological aspect of this issue, suggesting that many
01:10people will likely continue to purchase these bracelets, driven by a belief that, it works
01:15for me, or a willingness to try it out without much to lose.
01:20For further details, see the full article on El Pace.