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Mar. 15, 2011 Implementing article 10 of Law no. 1355 of 2009, this regulation establishes the conditions and requirements for nutritional back-of-pack labeling of prepackaged foods.

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Dec. 13, 2022 This resolution modifies articles 2, 3, 16, 25, 32, 37 and 40 of Resolution No. 810 of 2021, which establishes the technical regulation on front-of-pack nutritional labeling.

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Jun. 16, 2021 This resolution adopts technical criteria for front-of-pack nutritional labeling. Following the adoption of Law no. 2120 of 2021, and litigation by civil society organizations, this resolution has been partially amended...

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Dec. 13, 2022 This law reforms the country's tax structure to promote equality and social justice, including health taxes.

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Jul. 12, 2023 This law establishes actions to prevent childhood obesity.

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Nov. 19, 2009 Law on the prohibition of the commercialization, acquisition, manufacturing, distribution, and advertising of products related to childhood obesity. This law has been amended by Law No. 3766 of 2023, and...

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Jan. 06, 2023 It amends the Law No. 2659 of 2009 that aims to prohibit the sale, purchase, manufacture, distribution and advertising of products that contribute to childhood obesity

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Jul. 30, 2021 Also known as "Ley Comida Chatarra", this law seeks to adopt effective measures that promote healthy food environments, guaranteeing the basic right to health, especially for children and adolescents, with...

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Dec. 2006 The guidelines were created to contribute to the creation of a sustainable environment through coordinated action, that allows for the adequate development of children, young people, families and communities in...

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Oct. 14, 2009 The purpose of this law is to define obesity and NCDs related to it as a public health priority.

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Jul. 15, 1969 This law is the general law prescribing minimum standards for commodities, including food.

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Oct. 1, 1974 These regulations prescribe minimum labelling requirements for processed food in Jamaica.

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Jun. 1, 2006 This law is the general law prescribing minimum labeling requirements for commodities and pre-packaged products, including foods. It consolidates and revises the law on standards in respect of goods and...

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Mar. 27, 2020 This law introduces a front-of-package nutritional system and other important labeling requirements for pre-packaged foods and non-alcoholic beverages. It amends the Official Mexican Norm [Norma Oficial Mexicana] NOM-051-SCFI/SSA1-2010.

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Jun. 22, 2022 It provides a legal framework to develop mechanisms and tools to prevent and comprehensively address obesity, overweight and eating disorders, as well as to promote the adoption of correct eating...

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May. 08, 2006 This ordinance establishes guidelines for promoting healthy diets in early childhood as well as in elementary and high schools.

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Aug. 25, 2010 This decree provides regulations on law n. 11.346 of 2006, establishing the National Food and Nutrition Policy and the parameters for a national plan about food and nutritional security.

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Sep. 15, 2006 This law establishes principles, guidelines and definitions on the human right to food.

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Nov. 17, 2011 This ordinance establishes guidelines for improve food conditions, nutrition and health of the Brazilian population aimed at promoting adequate and healthy food practices, food surveillance and nutrition, preventing and caring...

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2014 This document establishes principles and recommendations for an adequate and healthy diet for Brazilian population.

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Sep. 19, 2022 The National School Nutrition Policy of Barbados seeks to create healthy school environments that enhance student learning and are conducive to the development of healthy lifelong eating and activity behaviors...

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Dec. 27, 2018 The law amends the previous law No. 13.582 of 2016 to regulate food advertising targeted at children in basic education establishments.

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Sep. 14, 2016 Law regulating advertising targeted at children

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Aug. 4, 1975 This law is the general law on food, drugs, cosmetics, and devices in Jamaica.

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Aug. 4, 1975 This law provides for the regulation of food, drugs, cosmetics and medical devices.

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2021 These Standards seek to define the types of foods and beverages which are restricted, ensure that nourishing food is served more frequently and improve the nutrient quality of school meals....

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2013 This strategic and action plan aims to "provide a framework and road map for national action to combat non-communicable diseases and injuries and their risk factors in Jamaica within the...

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Mar. 26, 2004 This law seeks to promote the best interests, safety and well-being of children in Jamaica.

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Mar. 2013 This policy provides strategies, actions and a framework for addressing the critical issues of food and nutrition security.

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Apr. 2004 This policy seeks to promote healthy lifestyles in the Jamaican population so as to reduce the risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, cervical cancer and HIV/AIDS and to...

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2015 These guidelines aim to promote healthy behaviors and practices that will help the population aged two years and older to make healthy food choices.

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2015 These Guidelines aim to provide clear, evidence-based information about the relationship between good nutrition, physical activity and its impact on the health and development of children and young people as...

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2022 This policy seeks to ensure that children entering Jamaican educational facilities are exposed to good nutrition and healthy lifestyles.

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2020 The National Strategic Plan for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases provides an action plan to address the four main non-communicable diseases of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer and chronic...

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Apr. 1, 2022 The objective of the Excise Tax on Sweetened Beverages is to increase the rate of excise tax on sweetened beverages in an effort to reduce sugar consumption.

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Nov. 7, 2017 The National Food and Nutrition Strategic Plan (NFNSP) 2018-2023 describes how South Africa will combat the silent crisis of malnutrition and reverse its growth in the next...

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Mar. 21, 2014 Guideline to promote the availability of healthy food alternatives from school tuck shops in school premises

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May. 8, 1996 The constitution establishes the rights to have access to healthcare services, to access sufficient food, access to information and the rights of children, all of which are relevant for NCD...

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Mar. 5, 1917 The Mexican Constitution ensures that everyone has the right to health protection. It states that secondary laws shall define the bases and modalities for access to health services and shall...

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Jul. 20, 1991 The Constitution has been adopted in 1991, but it has been amended several times since then.

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Sep. 19, 1990 This law establishes general principles and guidelines on the health system, and the conditions for the promotion, protection, and recovery of health. Implementation and control mechanisms are coordinated between the...

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Oct. 05, 1988 The 1988 Constitution of Brazil establishes that education, health, the childhood protection, and the right to food are social rights.

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Mar. 20, 2013 Regulation of sodium content for certain foods in South Africa.

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Mar. 17, 2011 Regulation of trans-fat content in food in South Africa

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Jun. 2016 The National Operational Plan of Action seeks to operationalize the obesity prevention activities of the National Strategic and Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs).

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Oct. 14, 2009 The law declares obesity and its associated chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) s a public health priority, and adopts some measures to control and prevent these diseases.

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Jun. 28, 2007 This ordinance establishes guidelines for health care aimed at preventing obesity and helping those who suffer it.

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Apr. 24, 2013 This resolution regulates the content of iodine allowed in salt intended for human consumption.

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2017 These Guidelines set out a national framework for nutrition in Barbados and aim to encourage healthy eating habits and to promote active lifestyles for the prevention and management of chronic...

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Dec. 12, 2017 This law imposes a levy on sugary beverages as well as excise and customs duties on some raw materials for the manufacturing of beverages.

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Dec. 30, 1980 The law regulates the special tax applicable to different goods and services. The law has been amended on 15 November 2016 to include products such as energy drinks, alcoholic beverages,...

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Aug. 1, 2015 The Regulations imposed an ad valorem excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages.

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Mar. 9, 1993 This law provides rules for competitive practices and for the establishment of a Commission.

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Jun. 1, 2005 This law makes provision with respect to the protection of consumers.

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Jul. 13, 1990 This law establishes a protection regime for children and adolescents, which includes norms on family and community life (education, sport, and culture), guardianship, adoption, among other rights.

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Mar. 13, 2014 This resolution establishes policies on abusive advertising and marketing practices target at children and adolescents.

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Jun. 15, 2010 This resolution regulates the offer, promotion, marketing, and other related practices aimed at the dissemination and commercial promotion of foods high in sugar, saturated fat, trans fat, sodium, and beverages...

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Mar. 8, 2016 This law establishes public policies for early childhood and amends Law No. 8.069 of July 13, 1990 (Child and Adolescent Statute [Estatuto da Criança e do Adolescente]), Decree-Law No. 3.689...

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Sep. 11, 1990 This law establishes rules of consumer protection and defense, public order and social interest in accordance with articles 5, items XXXII, 170, item V of the Brazilian Federal Constitution and...

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Mar. 19, 2001 This law provides for the protection against unfair competition.

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Mar. 5, 2001 These Regulations prohibit certain broadcasts and advertisements.

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Jan. 16, 2003 This law provides for matters relating to the protection and safety of consumers, such as the prohibition of unfair trading practices and unfair contract terms.

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May. 16, 2014 The purpose of the regulation is to promote healthy nutrition in public schools.

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Nov. 30, 2007 This law requires operators to comply with specific personnel, physical, health and safety and other requirements to ensure that institutions offer safe environments for children.

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2007 The Standards for the Operation, Management and Administration of Early Childhood Institutions define best practices for early childhood institutions and serve to encourage institutions to raise their level of practice...

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Nov. 2018 These Guidelines seek to address the increasing rates of overweight and obesity in Jamaica, and particularly in the adolescent population.

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Dec. 21, 2001 The law seeks to allocate resources and competencies to organize the provision of education and health services, among others.

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Mar. 8, 1994 The law establishes the general norms that regulate the public education service, in compliance with the principles provided in the Political Constitution [Constitución Política] on right to education, and freedom...

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Nov. 8, 2006 The objective of this law is to establish substantive and procedural norms for the comprehensive protection of children and adolescents, and to guarantee the exercise of their rights and freedoms...

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Jan. 1, 1983 This law seeks to co-ordinate the education system from primary to tertiary and including public, private and assisted private schools or educational institutions.

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Oct. 15, 1959 This law prescribes general requirements in relation to processed food, including their manufacturing or handling. It was amended in 2012.

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Aug. 20, 2004 The purpose of the technical regulation is to establish the requirements for labels of packaged food for human consumption, as well as those of raw materials for food, in order...

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Dec. 5, 2020 The resolution modifies the guidelines for the allocation of National School Meals Program [Programa Nacional de Alimentação Escolar (PNAE)] funds.

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Jun. 16, 2009 This law provides some principles on the provision of school meals. It law amends Law No. 8.880 of June 9, 2004, Law No. 11.273 of February 6, 2006, Law No....

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Mar. 1, 2010 It prescribes minimum labelling requirements for all foodstuffs imported, sold, offered or prepackaged in South Africa

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Nov. 12, 2012 This resolution incorporates Mercosur Resolution No. 01/2012 standards on complementary nutritional labeling of packaged foods, regulating it.

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Oct. 8, 2020 This resolution regulates nutritional claims and front-of-pack nutritional labeling in pre-packaged food.

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Oct. 12, 2011 The law seeks to protect and promote the rights of consumers.

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Dec. 3, 2007 The policy seeks to increase development opportunities for early childhood in Colombia, as part of the National Plan of Development [Plan Nacional de Desarrollo], and to implement Colombia's obligations under...

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Oct. 21, 1969 This decree provides regulations on the format of nutritional labeling of packaged foods.

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Sep. 20, 2002 This resolution incorporates into domestic legislation the Mercosur Resolutions GMC No. 06/94 and 02/21 on mandatory and optional labeling of packaged foods.

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Nov. 2014 The strategy arises due to the magnitude and frequency with which the population suffers from overweight, obesity, and other NCDs, which cause very high levels of expenditure in the health...

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