2020 In 2020, plaintiff filed an amparo measure against the Modification of the Mexican Official Norm that regulates the General labelling specifications for pre-packaged food and non-alcoholic beverages.
2022 In 2020, plaintiff filed an amparo measure against the Modification of the Mexican Official Norm that regulates the General labelling specifications for pre-packaged food and non-alcoholic beverages.
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.
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...
Oct. 4, 2011 After monitoring food advertisements on TV, the Federal Consumer Protection Agency questioned Kelogg Company Mexico's advertisement on one of their cereals (Choco Krispis) because it contained questionable statements regarding the...
Sep. 28, 2011 After monitoring food advertisements on TV, the Federal Consumer Protection Agency questioned Kelogg Company Mexico's advertisement on one of their cereals (Zucaritas) because it contained phrases subject to misleading minors...
May. 8, 2018 El Poder del Consumidor (EPC) filed an unconstituionality claim challenging the Regulation on Health Control of Products and Services in its article 25, which states that -amongst other requirements- labelling...
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...
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,...
May. 16, 2014 The purpose of the regulation is to promote healthy nutrition in public schools.
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...
May. 8, 2019 El Poder del Consumidor (EPC) filed an unconstitutionality claim challenging the Guideline Daily Amount (GDA) labeling model in Mexico. After a positive decision in the first instance, the case...
2015 After a tax increase on processed foods and industrialized sugar-sweetened beverages in 2014, the industry challenged the constitutionality of the tax. The law's constitutionality was held in a series of five...
2003 Jugos del Valle discussed with the State on whether fruit and nectarine fruit drinks was considered food for VAT purposes. The VAT tax rate for the sale of food was...
Apr. 28, 2016 El Poder de Consumidor filed a complaint against Coca Cola due to its product Sidral Mundet, advertised since the 1970s with phrases such as “made with apple juice”, to strengthen...
Sep. 9, 1986 This regulation regulates the advertising of various categories of goods and services.
Dec. 24, 1992 This law seeks to promote and protect consumer rights and to seek equity, certainty and legal security in relations between providers and consumers. This law has been amended on 9...
Mar. 18, 2010 This law contains the commercial and health information required in the labeling of prepackaged food and non-alcoholic beverages, intended to be sold to the consumer in the national territory. ...
Aug. 9, 1999 The purpose of the Regulation is to control and carry out the corresponding health promotion of the manufacturing, import, and export process, as well as activities, services, and establishments related...
Mar. 7, 1984 This law regulates the right to health that every person has according to the Political Constitution of Mexico.
Jan. 18, 2017 An ultra-processed food company, Del Fuerte, filed a petition against the Ministry of Health and Education to challenge the ban on the sale of junk food established in schools.
| Document Title | Document Country | Document Law or Decision | Document Type | Document Date | Document Categories | Document FULL URL | Document Excerpt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desde el Corazón del Fruto S.A. de C.V. v Government | Mexico | Decision | Judicial | 2020 | "Advertising, Advertising in labeling, Children, Front-of-pack nutritional labeling, Fundamental Rights, Health warnings in points of sale, Labeling, Marketing, Right to food, Right to health, Right to information, Trans fat content" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/desde-el-corazon-del-fruto-s-a-de-c-v-v-government/ | In 2020 plaintiff filed an amparo measure against the Modification of the Mexican Official Norm that regulates the General labelling specifications for pre-packaged food and non-alcoholic beverages. |
| Santa Clara S.A. de C.V. v. Government | Mexico | Decision | Judicial | 2022 | "Advertising, Advertising in labeling, Children, Content regulation, Front-of-pack nutritional labeling, Fundamental Rights, Health warnings in points of sale, Labeling, Marketing, Right to food, Right to health, Right to information, Rights of children, Trans fat content" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/1633/ | In 2020 plaintiff filed an amparo measure against the Modification of the Mexican Official Norm that regulates the General labelling specifications for pre-packaged food and non-alcoholic beverages. |
| General labelling specifications for pre-packaged food and non-alcoholic beverages | Mexico | Law | Administrative Acts | Mar. 27 2020 | "Advertising in labeling, Front-of-pack nutritional labeling, Health warnings in points of sale, Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/nom-051-scfi-ssa1-2010-general-labelling-specifications-for-pre-packaged-food-and-non-alcoholic-beverages-commercial-and-sanitary-information/ | 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. |
| Law For The Prevention and Treatment of Obesity and Eating Disorders in Mexico City | Mexico | Law | Legislation | Jun. 22 2022 | "Sale in school premises, Sale near school premises, School Environment" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/law-for-the-prevention-and-treatment-of-obesity-and-eating-disorders-in-mexico-city/ | 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 and nutrition habits among its inhabitants. |
| Federal Consumer Protection Agency v. Kellogg Company México S. de R.L de C.V. (Choco Krispis) | Mexico | Decision | Administrative | Oct. 4 2011 | "Advertising, Children, TV" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/federal-consumer-protection-agency-v-kellogg-company-mexico-s-de-r-l-de-c-v-2/ | After monitoring food advertisements on TV the Federal Consumer Protection Agency questioned Kelogg Company Mexico's advertisement on one of their cereals (Choco Krispis) because it contained questionable statements regarding the nutrients of the cereal. |
| Federal Consumer Protection Agency v. Kellogg Company México S. de R.L de C.V. (Zucaritas) | Mexico | Decision | Administrative | Sep. 28 2011 | "Advertising, Children, Marketing, Promotion, TV" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/federal-consumer-protection-agency-v-kellogg-company-mexico-s-de-r-l-de-c-v/ | After monitoring food advertisements on TV the Federal Consumer Protection Agency questioned Kelogg Company Mexico's advertisement on one of their cereals (Zucaritas) because it contained phrases subject to misleading minors regarding energy requirements and sources. |
| El Poder del Consumidor v. Government | Mexico | Decision | Judicial | May. 8 2018 | "Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/el-poder-del-consumidor-v-government/ | El Poder del Consumidor (EPC) filed an unconstituionality claim challenging the Regulation on Health Control of Products and Services in its article 25 which states that -amongst other requirements- labelling on food and non alcoholic beverages should include the content of total sugars. The judge granted the claim but the authorities appealed and the case got resolved by the Supreme Court. |
| Constitution of the Mexican States | Mexico | Law | Constitutions | Mar. 5 1917 | "Fundamental Rights" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/constitution-of-the-mexican-states/ | 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 establish the concurrence of the Federation and the federative entities in matters of general health. |
| Law on the Special Tax on the Production of Goods and Services | Mexico | Law | Legislation | Dec. 30 1980 | "Fiscal Policies, Tax on energy drinks, Tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, Tax on unhealthy foods and beverages" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/law-on-the-special-tax-on-the-production-of-goods-and-services-2/ | 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 soft drinks and snacks. |
| General Guidelines for the Sale and Distribution of Food and Beverages for Consumption in Schools | Mexico | Law | Programmatic documents | May. 16 2014 | "Sale in school premises, School Environment, School meals" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/general-guidelines-for-the-sale-and-distribution-of-food-and-beverages-for-consumption-in-schools/ | The purpose of the regulation is to promote healthy nutrition in public schools. |
| National Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Overweight Obesity and Diabetes | Mexico | Law | Programmatic documents | Nov. 2014 | "Labeling, Marketing" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/national-strategy-for-the-prevention-and-control-of-overweight-obesity-and-diabetes/ | 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 system. |
| El Poder del Consumidor v. Government | Mexico | Decision | Judicial | May. 8 2019 | "Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/el-poder-del-consumidor-v-government-2015/ | El Poder del Consumidor (EPC) filed an unconstitutionality claim challenging the Guideline Daily Amount (GDA) labeling model in Mexico. After a positive decision in the first instance the case was taken by the Supreme Court. |
| Several Industries v. Government | Mexico | Decision | Judicial | 2015 | "Fiscal Policies" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/several-industries-v-government-2015/ | After a tax increase on processed foods and industrialized sugar-sweetened beverages in 2014 the industry challenged the constitutionality of the tax.<br /> The law's constitutionality was held in a series of five continuous cases from different companies:<br /> 1. Desde el Corazón del Fruto S.A. de C.V.<br /> 2. Compañía Embotelladora del Fuerte S. de R.L. de C.V.<br /> 3. Embotelladora y Distribuidora GEPP S.A. de C.V.<br /> 4. Yoli de Acapulco S.A. de C.V.<br /> 5. Leche Bell S.A. de C.V. |
| Jugos del Valle (Coca Cola) v. Government | Mexico | Decision | Judicial | 2003 | "Fiscal Policies" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/jugos-del-valle-coca-cola-v-state-2003/ | Jugos del Valle discussed with the State on whether fruit and nectarine fruit drinks was considered food for VAT purposes. The VAT tax rate for the sale of food was 0% and the company argued that their juices should be considered food because of its high pulp content. |
| El Poder del Consumidor v. Coca Cola | Mexico | Decision | Administrative | Apr. 28 2016 | "Marketing" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/el-poder-del-consumidor-v-coca-cola-2015/ | El Poder de Consumidor filed a complaint against Coca Cola due to its product Sidral Mundet advertised since the 1970s with phrases such as “made with apple juice” to strengthen the association of the product with apples. <br /> <br /> The Federal Consumer Prosecution (PROFECO) requested the slogan to be removed but Coca Cola contested based on the ground that eliminating it would violate the commercial freedom of the company. |
| Regulation of the General Health Law in the Area of Health Control of Advertising | Mexico | Law | Administrative Acts | Sep. 9 1986 | "Marketing" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/regulation-of-the-general-health-law-in-the-area-of-health-control-of-advertising/ | This regulation regulates the advertising of various categories of goods and services. |
| Federal Law on Consumer Protection | Mexico | Law | Legislation | Dec. 24 1992 | "Marketing" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/federal-law-on-consumer-protection/ | This law seeks to promote and protect consumer rights and to seek equity certainty and legal security in relations between providers and consumers. This law has been amended on 9 April 2012 |
| General labeling specifications for prepackaged food and non-alcoholic beverages – Commercial and health information | Mexico | Law | Administrative Acts | Mar. 18 2010 | "Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/general-labeling-specifications-for-prepackaged-food-and-non-alcoholic-beverages-commercial-and-health-information/ | This law contains the commercial and health information required in the labeling of prepackaged food and non-alcoholic beverages intended to be sold to the consumer in the national territory. |
| Regulation of Sanitary Control of Products and Services | Mexico | Law | Administrative Acts | Aug. 9 1999 | "Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/regulation-of-sanitary-control-of-products-and-services/ | The purpose of the Regulation is to control and carry out the corresponding health promotion of the manufacturing import and export process as well as activities services and establishments related to food products and other goods. |
| General Health Law | Mexico | Law | Legislation | Mar. 7 1984 | "Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/general-health-law/ | This law regulates the right to health that every person has according to the Political Constitution of Mexico. |
| Alimentos Del Fuerte S.A. v. Ministry of Education | Mexico | Decision | Judicial | Jan. 18 2017 | "Marketing, Schools" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/alimentos-del-fuerte-s-a-v-ministry-of-education-2016/ | An ultra-processed food company Del Fuerte filed a petition against the Ministry of Health and Education to challenge the ban on the sale of junk food established in schools. |