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  • Barbados
    Law · Programmatic documents

    Excise Tax on Sweetened Beverages (Policy Note No. 004 of 2022)

    Apr. 1, 2022 The objective of this policy note is to increase the tax rate of such products in an effort to reduce sugar consumption.

    • Fiscal Policies
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  • Barbados
    Law · Programmatic documents

    National School Nutrition Policy

    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...

    • MarketingSchool Environment
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  • Barbados
    Law · Programmatic documents

    National Strategic Plan for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (2020-2025)

    2020 The National Strategic Plan for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases provides an action plan to address non-communicable diseases as well as the main risk factors.

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  • Barbados
    Law · Programmatic documents

    Food Based Dietary Guidelines for Barbados

    2017 These food based dietary guidelines for Barbados aim to encourage healthy eating habits and to promote active lifestyles for the prevention and management of chronic nutrition-related diseases.

    • Content regulationFundamental Rights
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  • Barbados
    Law · Administrative Acts

    Excise Tax Amendment No. 3 (Statutory Instrument No. 77 of 2017)

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

    • Fiscal Policies
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  • Barbados
    Law · Programmatic documents

    Nutritious and Healthy Foods in Schools Nutritional and Practical Guidelines for Barbados (2015)

    Mar. 2015 The Healthy Foods in Schools Guidelines for Barbados aims to provide information and nutrient-based standards to develop menus in schools.

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  • Barbados
    Law · Legislation

    Standards Act

    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...

    • Labeling
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  • Barbados
    Law · Legislation

    Consumer Protection Act

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

    • Marketing
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  • Barbados
    Law · Administrative Acts

    Broadcasting Regulations

    Feb. 5, 2001 These broadcasting regulations aim to prohibit certain broadcasts and advertisements in Barbados.

    • Marketing
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  • Barbados
    Law · Legislation

    Protection against Unfair Competition Act (No. 20 of 1998)

    Feb. 19, 2001 This law provides for the protection against unfair competition to fulfill the obligations of Barbados under the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights of the World Trade Organisation....

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  • Barbados
    Law · Legislation

    Education Act

    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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Excise Tax on Sweetened Beverages (Policy Note No. 004 of 2022)Barbados LawProgrammatic documentsApr. 1 2022"Fiscal Policies, Tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, Tax on sweetened beverages"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/excise-tax-on-sweetened-beverages-2022/The objective of this policy note is to increase the tax rate of such products in an effort to reduce sugar consumption.
National School Nutrition PolicyBarbados LawProgrammatic documentsSep. 19 2022"Advertising, Children, Marketing, School Environment"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/national-school-nutrition-policy-2/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 through a multisectoral and integrated approach.
National Strategic Plan for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (2020-2025)Barbados LawProgrammatic documents2020"Nutrition education, School meals"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/national-strategic-plan-for-the-prevention-and-control-of-non-communicable-diseases-2020-2025/The National Strategic Plan for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases provides an action plan to address non-communicable diseases as well as the main risk factors.
Food Based Dietary Guidelines for BarbadosBarbados LawProgrammatic documents2017"Content regulation, Fundamental Rights, Right to food, Right to health, Trans fat content"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/food-based-dietary-guidelines-for-barbados/These food based dietary guidelines for Barbados aim to encourage healthy eating habits and to promote active lifestyles for the prevention and management of chronic nutrition-related diseases.
Excise Tax Amendment No. 3 (Statutory Instrument No. 77 of 2017)Barbados LawAdministrative ActsAug. 1 2015"Fiscal Policies, Tax on sugar-sweetened beverages"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/excise-tax-amendment-no-3-statutory-instrument-no-77-2017/The regulation imposed an ad valorem excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages.
Nutritious and Healthy Foods in Schools Nutritional and Practical Guidelines for Barbados (2015)Barbados LawProgrammatic documentsMar. 2015"School Environment, School meals"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/healthy-foods-in-schools-guidelines-for-barbados/The Healthy Foods in Schools Guidelines for Barbados aims to provide information and nutrient-based standards to develop menus in schools.
Standards ActBarbados LawLegislationJun. 1 2006"Labeling"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/standards-act/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 services.
Consumer Protection ActBarbados LawLegislationJan. 16 2003"Advertising, Marketing"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/cap-326d-consumer-protection-act/This law on consumer protection provides for matters relating to the consumers rights such as the prohibition of unfair trading practices and unfair contract terms.
Broadcasting RegulationsBarbados LawAdministrative ActsFeb. 5 2001"Marketing, TV"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/cap-274b-broadcasting-regulation-broadcasts-advertisements/These broadcasting regulations aim to prohibit certain broadcasts and advertisements in Barbados.
Protection against Unfair Competition Act (No. 20 of 1998)Barbados LawLegislationFeb. 19 2001"Advertising, Marketing, Promotion"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/unfair-compatition-act-no-20-of-1998/This law provides for the protection against unfair competition to fulfill the obligations of Barbados under the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights of the World Trade Organisation.
Education ActBarbados LawLegislationJan. 1 1983"School Environment, School meals"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/education-act/This law seeks to co-ordinate the education system from primary to tertiary and including public private and assisted private schools or educational institutions.