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  • Brazil
    Law · Legislation

    Law on the Promotion of Healthy Eating and the Exclusion of Ultra-Processed and Sugary Foods from Public and Private Schools in the State of Ceará (No. 19.455 of 2025)

    Sep. 18, 2025 This law aims to promote adequate and healthy food in schools in the state of Ceará, Brazil.

    • School EnvironmentUltra-processed foods
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  • Mexico
    Decision · Judicial

    Herdez and others v. Government (Case No. 465 of 2022)

    2024 The case Herdez and others v. Government discusses the constitutionality of the amendments to the General Health Law and to NOM-51 that adopted front-of-package warning labels for prepackaged food and...

    • MarketingLabelingFundamental Rights
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  • Mexico
    Law · Legislation

    General Law of Adequate and Sustainable Food

    Apr. 17, 2024 The General Law of Adequate and Sustainable Food regulates the right to nutritious, sufficient and quality food of every person. The law has not been subject to any relevant reforms...

    • Fundamental RightsLabelingSchool Environment
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  • Colombia
    Decision · Judicial

    Juan Manuel Charry Urueña y Miryam Elfriede Anaya Sánchez v Colombia (Decision C-435-23)

    Oct. 25, 2023 Whether the tax reform that introduced a tax on ultra-processed foods and ultra-processed sugary beverages (Law No. 2227 of 2022) violates the principles of equality, freedom of enterprise, and free...

    • Fiscal PoliciesFundamental RightsUltra-processed foods
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  • Brazil
    Law · Administrative Acts

    Adequate and Healthy Eating in the School Environment Standarts (Decree No. 11.821 of 2023)

    Dec. 12, 2023 The decree provides for the principles, objectives, strategic axes and guidelines to promote adequate and healthy eating in the school environment.

    • MarketingSchool EnvironmentUltra-processed foods
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  • International
    Law · International norms

    Food, nutrition and the right to health – Report of the Special Rapporteur on the right to health (A/78/185)

    Jul. 14, 2023 The Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health, Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng, examines how the lack of access...

    • MarketingFiscal PoliciesLabelingFundamental Rights
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  • Regional
    Law · International norms

    Noncommunicable diseases and human rights in the Americas – Report of the Special Rapporteur on Economic, Social, Cultural and Environmental Rights of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

    Aug. 23, 2023 The report analyzes the relationship between the effective enjoyment of human rights and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the Americas

    • Fundamental Rights
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  • Brazil
    Law · Legislation

    Law on Adequate and Healthy Food in the School Environment in the Municipality of Ribeirão Preto (Law No. 15.004 of 2024)

    Oct. 04, 2023 This law aims to promote adequate and healthy food in the school environment of basic education in the municipality of Ribeirão Preto, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. ...

    • School EnvironmentUltra-processed foods
    • 3
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  • Colombia
    Decision · Judicial

    Colombian Parents’ Corporation of Mothers and Fathers, Red PaPaz v. Ministry of Health (Case No. 25000234100020190106300)

    Nov. 10, 2022 Whether the lack of an appropriate regulatory framework on ultra-processed food products violate the collective right to health of consumers, and particularly of children.

    • MarketingLabelingFundamental RightsUltra-processed foods
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  • Brazil
    Law · Programmatic documents

    Technical Note on Food Sales in Public Schools participating in National School Meals Program (Technical note No. 2974175/2022/COSAN/CGPAE/DIRAE)

    Nov. 08, 2022 This technical note offers a comprehensive overview and general guidelines on food sales in public elementary and secondary schools enrolled in the National School Meals Program [Programa Nacional de Alimentação...

    • MarketingSchool EnvironmentUltra-processed foods
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  • Colombia
    Decision · Judicial

    Red Papaz v. Caracol Televisión S.A. and RCN Televisión S.A. (Decision T-145/19)

    Apr. 2, 2019 Whether the censorship of the communication campaign "Don’t eat any more lies” ("No Comas Más Mentiras") by the tv channels Caracol Televisión S.A. and RCN Televisión S.A. was in violation...

    • MarketingUltra-processed foods
    • 3
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  • Kenya
    Law · Programmatic documents

    Kenya School Health Policy (2018)

    2018 The Kenya School Health Policy aims to provide a healthy, safe and friendly environment for all learners in Kenya.

    • LabelingSchool EnvironmentFundamental RightsMarketing
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  • Colombia
    Decision · Judicial

    Educar Consumers v. Superintendence of Industry and Trade (Decision T-543/17)

    Aug. 25, 2017 Whether the resolution issued by the Superintendence of Industry and Trade to stop a public health campaign on the risks of sugar-sweetened beverages was in violation of the rights of...

    • Marketing
    • 6
    • Compare
  • International
    Law · International norms

    Interim report of the Special Rapporteur on the right to food

    Aug. 3, 2016 The report reiterates the importance of a rights-based approach to “adequate food”, and highlights that unhealthy diets are a form of malnutrition

    • MarketingFiscal PoliciesLabelingFundamental RightsSchool Environment
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  • Brazil
    Law · Programmatic documents

    Dietary Guidelines for the Brazilian Population

    2014 This document establishes principles and recommendations for an adequate and healthy diet for Brazilian population, and introduces the concept of ultra-processed foods.

    • Fundamental RightsUltra-processed foods
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  • International
    Law · International norms

    Unhealthy foods, non-communicable diseases and the right to health – Report of the Special Rapporteur on the right to health

    Apr. 1, 2014 In this report, the Special Rapporteur highlights the link between unhealthy foods and diet-related non-communicable diseases, underscoring the urgent need for States to address structural changes in the food environment,...

    • MarketingFiscal PoliciesLabelingFundamental RightsSchool Environment
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  • Jamaica
    Law · Programmatic documents

    Food and Nutrition Security Policy (2013)

    Mar. 2013 The food and nutrition security policy provides strategies, actions and a framework for addressing the critical issues on this field.

    • MarketingFundamental RightsSchool Environment
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  • International
    Law · International norms

    General comment No. 15 (2013) on the right of the child to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health (art. 24)

    Apr. 17, 2013 The General Comment provides guidance and support to States parties and other duty bearers in respecting, protecting and fulfilling children’s right to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of...

    • MarketingFundamental RightsSchool Environment
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  • Brazil
    Law · Administrative Acts

    Ordinance on National Food and Nutrition Policy

    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...

    • Fundamental RightsLabeling
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  • Colombia
    Law · Administrative Acts

    Resolution establishing the technical regulation for nutritional labeling of prepackaged food (Resolution No. 333 of 2011)

    Feb. 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.

    • Labeling
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  • Brazil
    Law · Administrative Acts

    Resolution on the Regulation of Unhealthy Products Advertisement (Resolution No. 24 of 2010)

    Jun. 15, 2010 This regulation on marketing restrictions establishes requirements for marketing of foods considered to have high amounts of sugar, saturated fat, trans fat, sodium, and beverages with low nutritional content.

    • Marketing
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  • Kenya
    Law · Constitutions

    The Constitution of Kenya (2010)

    2010 The Constitution of Kenya establishes a rights-based legal framework addressing the right to health, food, information, as well as children's rights.

    • Fundamental Rights
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  • Kenya
    Law · Programmatic documents

    National Food and Nutrition Security Policy (2011)

    2010 The National Food and Nutrition Security Policy establishes an overarching, multi-sectoral framework to eradicate hunger and malnutrition and guarantee all Kenyans' right to food throughout their life cycle.

    • Fundamental RightsSchool Environment
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  • Colombia
    Law · Programmatic documents

    Policy for Early Childhood

    Dec. 3, 2007 This policy seeks to increase development opportunities for early childhood in Colombia (in Spanish, "Política Pública Nacional de Primera Infancia").

    • Fundamental Rights
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  • Colombia
    Law · Legislation

    Code for Children and Adolescents (Law No. 1098 of 2006)

    Nov. 8, 2006 This Colombian Code establishes substantive and procedural norms for the comprehensive protection of children's rights, which includes the provision of a balanced and healthy diet.

    • School Environment
    • Compare
  • Colombia
    Law · Programmatic documents

    National Guidelines for the Implementation and Development of Healthy Environment Strategies

    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...

    • School Environment
    • Compare
  • Jamaica
    Law · Legislation

    Child Care and Protection Act (No. 11 of 2004)

    Mar. 26, 2004 The Child Care and Protection Act is a law seeking to promote the best interests, safety and well-being of children in Jamaica.

    • Fundamental Rights
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  • International
    Law · International norms

    Global Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity and Health

    May. 26, 2004 To provide guidance for the development of an enabling environment for sustainable actions at individual, community, national and global levels that, when taken together, will lead to reduced disease and...

    • MarketingLabelingContent regulationFiscal PoliciesSchool Environment
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  • Colombia
    Law · Legislation

    Law on Resources and Competences for the Provision of Education and Health Services (Law No. 715 of 2001)

    Dec. 21, 2001 The law allocates responsibilities for the provision of health and education services, including food catering services in Colombia.

    • School Environment
    • Compare
  • Mexico
    Law · Legislation

    Federal Law on Consumer Protection

    Dec. 24, 1992 This law seeks to promote and protect consumer rights (in Spanish, "protección derechos del consumidor") and establishes equity, certainty and legal security in relations between providers and consumers.

    • Marketing
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  • Ghana
    Law · Constitutions

    Constitution of Ghana

    Apr. 28, 1992 The Constitution of Ghana establishes the legal framework of the State, providing on fundamental and human rights. The last amendment of the Constitution was in 1996, which is reflected in...

    • Fundamental Rights
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  • Brazil
    Law · Legislation

    Consumer Defense Code (Law No. 8.078 of 1990)

    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 Brazil's Constitution and article 48...

    • MarketingLabeling
    • 1
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  • Mexico
    Law · Legislation

    General Health Law

    Feb. 7, 1984 The General Health Law regulates the right to health, a fundamental right of every person according to Article 4 of the Mexican Constitution. First enacted in 1984, it has been...

    • Fundamental Rights
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  • Kenya
    Law · Programmatic documents

    Protocols for Management of Selected Non-Communicable Diseases at Primary Care Setting

    The protocols address non-communicable diseases at the primary care setting.

    • Fundamental RightsContent regulationUltra-processed foods
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Law on the Promotion of Healthy Eating and the Exclusion of Ultra-Processed and Sugary Foods from Public and Private Schools in the State of Ceará (No. 19.455 of 2025)Brazil LawLegislationSep. 18 2025"Nutrition education, Sale in school premises, Sale near school premises, School Environment, School meals, Ultra-processed foods"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/law-on-the-promotion-of-healthy-food-in-schools-in-ceara-state/This law aims to promote adequate and healthy food in schools in the state of Ceará Brazil.
Herdez and others v. Government (Case No. 465 of 2022)Mexico DecisionJudicial2024"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, Rights of children"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/herdez-alimentos-del-fuerte-mccormik-de-mexico-and-nutrisa-v-government/The case Herdez and others v. Government discusses the constitutionality of the amendments to the General Health Law and to NOM-51 that adopted front-of-package warning labels for prepackaged food and beverages.
General Law of Adequate and Sustainable FoodMexico LawLegislationApr. 17 2024"Fundamental Rights, Labeling, Right to food, Right to information, School Environment"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/general-law-of-adequate-and-sustainable-food/The General Law of Adequate and Sustainable Food regulates the right to nutritious sufficient and quality food of every person. The law has not been subject to any relevant reforms since its enactment.
Juan Manuel Charry Urueña y Miryam Elfriede Anaya Sánchez v Colombia (Decision C-435-23)Colombia DecisionJudicialOct. 25 2023"Excise tax, Fiscal Policies, Right to food, Right to health, Tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, Tax on unhealthy foods and beverages, Ultra-processed foods"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/decision-c-435-23/Whether the tax reform that introduced a tax on ultra-processed foods and ultra-processed sugary beverages (Law No. 2227 of 2022) violates the principles of equality freedom of enterprise and free competition.
Adequate and Healthy Eating in the School Environment Standarts (Decree No. 11.821 of 2023)Brazil LawAdministrative ActsDec. 12 2023"Advertising, Children, Marketing, Nutrition education, Promotion, Sale in school premises, School Environment, Schools, Sponsorship, Ultra-processed foods"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/adequate-and-healthy-eating-in-the-school-environment-standarts-decree/The decree provides for the principles objectives strategic axes and guidelines to promote adequate and healthy eating in the school environment.
Food nutrition and the right to health – Report of the Special Rapporteur on the right to health (A/78/185)International LawInternational normsJul. 14 2023"Advertising, Children, Fiscal Policies, Front-of-pack nutritional labeling, Fundamental Rights, Labeling, Marketing, Right to food, Right to health, Right to information, Rights of children"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/food-nutrition-and-the-right-to-health-report-of-the-special-rapporteur/The Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng examines how the lack of access to food and nutrition has an impact on growth development and quality of life.
Noncommunicable diseases and human rights in the Americas – Report of the Special Rapporteur on Economic Social Cultural and Environmental Rights of the Inter-American Commission on Human RightsRegional LawInternational normsAug. 23 2023"Fundamental Rights, Right to food, Right to health, Right to information, Rights of children"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/noncommunicable-diseases-and-human-rights-in-the-americas-a-report-by-the-special-rapporteur-on-economic-social-cultural-and-environmental-rights-of-the-inter-american-commission-on-human-rights/The report analyzes the relationship between the effective enjoyment of human rights and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the Americas
Law on Adequate and Healthy Food in the School Environment in the Municipality of Ribeirão Preto (Law No. 15.004 of 2024)Brazil LawLegislationOct. 04 2023"Nutrition education, Sale in school premises, School Environment, Ultra-processed foods"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/adequate-healthy-food-school-environment-municipality-ribeirao-preto-law-15004-2024/This law aims to promote adequate and healthy food in the school environment of basic education in the municipality of Ribeirão Preto in the state of São Paulo Brazil.
Colombian Parents’ Corporation of Mothers and Fathers Red PaPaz v. Ministry of Health (Case No. 25000234100020190106300)Colombia DecisionJudicialNov. 10 2022"Advertising, Front-of-pack nutritional labeling, Internet, Labeling, Marketing, Radio, Right to health, TV, Ultra-processed foods"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/colombian-parents-corporation-of-mothers-and-fathers-papaz-network-network-v-ministry-of-health-and-social-protection-and-others/Whether the lack of an appropriate regulatory framework on ultra-processed food products violate the collective right to health of consumers and particularly of children.
Technical Note on Food Sales in Public Schools participating in National School Meals Program (Technical note No. 2974175/2022/COSAN/CGPAE/DIRAE)Brazil LawProgrammatic documentsNov. 08 2022"Advertising, Children, Marketing, Promotion, Sale in school premises, School Environment, School meals, Schools, Ultra-processed foods"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/technical/This technical note offers a comprehensive overview and general guidelines on food sales in public elementary and secondary schools enrolled in the National School Meals Program [Programa Nacional de Alimentação Escolar (PNAE)].
Red Papaz v. Caracol Televisión S.A. and RCN Televisión S.A. (Decision T-145/19)Colombia DecisionJudicialApr. 2 2019"Children, Marketing, Ultra-processed foods"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/red-papaz-v-tv-stations-2018/Whether the censorship of the communication campaign "Don’t eat any more lies” ("No Comas Más Mentiras") by the tv channels Caracol Televisión S.A. and RCN Televisión S.A. was in violation of the fundamental rights to freedom of expression information and equality as well as children's right to receive adequate information to take decisions to protect their right to a balanced diet health and life.
Kenya School Health Policy (2018)Kenya LawProgrammatic documents2018"Advertising in labeling, Free safe water, Front-of-pack nutritional labeling, Fundamental Rights, Nutrition education, Right to food, Right to health, Right to information, Rights of children, School meals, Schools"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/kenya-school-health-policy-2018/The Kenya School Health Policy aims to provide a healthy safe and friendly environment for all learners in Kenya.
Educar Consumers v. Superintendence of Industry and Trade (Decision T-543/17)Colombia DecisionJudicialAug. 25 2017"Marketing"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/educar-consumidores-and-dejusticia-v-sic-superintendence-of-industry-and-trade-2017/Whether the resolution issued by the Superintendence of Industry and Trade to stop a public health campaign on the risks of sugar-sweetened beverages was in violation of the rights of freedom of speech information and due process.<br />
Interim report of the Special Rapporteur on the right to foodInternational LawInternational normsAug. 3 2016"Advertising, Children, Fiscal Policies, Front-of-pack nutritional labeling, Fundamental Rights, Increased sales tax, Labeling, Marketing, Right to food, Sale in school premises, Sale near school premises, Sale through vending machines, School Environment, School meals, Tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, Tax on unhealthy foods and beverages"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/interim-report-of-the-special-rapporteur-on-the-right-to-food/The report reiterates the importance of a rights-based approach to “adequate food” and highlights that unhealthy diets are a form of malnutrition
Dietary Guidelines for the Brazilian PopulationBrazil LawProgrammatic documents2014"Fundamental Rights, Right to food, Right to health, Ultra-processed foods"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/dietary-guidelines-for-the-brazilian-population/This document establishes principles and recommendations for an adequate and healthy diet for Brazilian population and introduces the concept of ultra-processed foods.
Unhealthy foods non-communicable diseases and the right to health &#8211; Report of the Special Rapporteur on the right to healthInternational LawInternational normsApr. 1 2014"Advertising, Children, Fiscal Policies, Front-of-pack nutritional labeling, Fundamental Rights, Labeling, Marketing, Nutrition education, Procurement policies, Right to food, Right to health, School Environment, Subsidies, Tax on sugar-sweetened beverages"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/unhealthy-foods-non-communicable-diseases-and-the-right-to-health-report-of-the-special-rapporteur-on-the-right-to-health/In this report the Special Rapporteur highlights the link between unhealthy foods and diet-related non-communicable diseases underscoring the urgent need for States to address structural changes in the food environment which negatively impact individuals’ enjoyment of the right to adequate and nutritious food – an underlying determinant of the right to health
Food and Nutrition Security Policy (2013)Jamaica LawProgrammatic documentsMar. 2013"Marketing, Right to food, School Environment"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/food-and-nutrition-security-policy/The food and nutrition security policy provides strategies actions and a framework for addressing the critical issues on this field.
General comment No. 15 (2013) on the right of the child to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health (art. 24)International LawInternational normsApr. 17 2013"Advertising, Children, Fundamental Rights, Marketing, Nutrition education, Rights of children, Sale in school premises, School Environment, School meals"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/general-comment-on-the-right-of-the-child-to-the-enjoyment-of-the-highest-attainable-standard-of-health-art-24/The General Comment provides guidance and support to States parties and other duty bearers in respecting protecting and fulfilling children’s right to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health
Ordinance on National Food and Nutrition PolicyBrazil LawAdministrative ActsNov. 17 2011"Fundamental Rights, Labeling, Right to food, Right to health, Right to information"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/national-food-and-nutrition-policy/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 of diseases related to food and nutrition.
Resolution establishing the technical regulation for nutritional labeling of prepackaged food (Resolution No. 333 of 2011)Colombia LawAdministrative ActsFeb. 15 2011"Back-of-pack labeling, Claims on packaging, Labeling"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/resolution-establishing-the-technical-regulation-for-nutritional-labeling-of-prepackaged-food/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.
Resolution on the Regulation of Unhealthy Products Advertisement (Resolution No. 24 of 2010)Brazil LawAdministrative ActsJun. 15 2010"Advertising, Children, Internet, Marketing, Promotion, Radio, Sponsorship, TV"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/rdc-24-2010-regulation-on-marketing-restrictions-unhealthy-products/This regulation on marketing restrictions establishes requirements for marketing of foods considered to have high amounts of sugar saturated fat trans fat sodium and beverages with low nutritional content.
The Constitution of Kenya (2010)Kenya LawConstitutions2010"Fundamental Rights, Right to food, Right to health, Right to information, Rights of children"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/constitution-of-kenya-2010/The Constitution of Kenya establishes a rights-based legal framework addressing the right to health food information as well as children's rights.
National Food and Nutrition Security Policy (2011)Kenya LawProgrammatic documents2010"Fundamental Rights, Nutrition education, Right to food, Rights of children, School Environment, School meals"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/national-food-and-nutrition-security-policy-kenya/The National Food and Nutrition Security Policy establishes an overarching multi-sectoral framework to eradicate hunger and malnutrition and guarantee all Kenyans' right to food throughout their life cycle.
Policy for Early ChildhoodColombia LawProgrammatic documentsDec. 3 2007"Fundamental Rights, Right to food, Rights of children"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/policy-for-early-childhood-colombia/This policy seeks to increase development opportunities for early childhood in Colombia (in Spanish "Política Pública Nacional de Primera Infancia").
Code for Children and Adolescents (Law No. 1098 of 2006)Colombia LawLegislationNov. 8 2006"School Environment"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/law-1098-2006-colombian-code-for-children-adolescents/This Colombian Code establishes substantive and procedural norms for the comprehensive protection of children's rights which includes the provision of a balanced and healthy diet.
National Guidelines for the Implementation and Development of Healthy Environment StrategiesColombia LawProgrammatic documentsDec. 2006"Nutrition education, School Environment"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/national-guidelines-for-the-implementation-and-development-of-healthy-environment-strategies/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 their individual family and collective habitat.
Child Care and Protection Act (No. 11 of 2004)Jamaica LawLegislationMar. 26 2004"Fundamental Rights, Right to food, Rights of children"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/child-care-and-protection-act/The Child Care and Protection Act is a law seeking to promote the best interests safety and well-being of children in Jamaica.
Global Strategy on Diet Physical Activity and HealthInternational LawInternational normsMay. 26 2004"Advertising, Back-of-pack labeling, Children, Claims on packaging, Content regulation, Fiscal Policies, Labeling, Marketing, Promotion, School Environment, School meals, Sodium content, Sponsorship, Trans fat content"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/global-strategy-on-diet-physical-activity-and-health/To provide guidance for the development of an enabling environment for sustainable actions at individual community national and global levels that when taken together will lead to reduced disease and death rates related to unhealthy diet and physical inactivity.
Law on Resources and Competences for the Provision of Education and Health Services (Law No. 715 of 2001)Colombia LawLegislationDec. 21 2001"School Environment"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/law-715-of-2001-provision-education-health-services-colombia/The law allocates responsibilities for the provision of health and education services including food catering services in Colombia.
Federal Law on Consumer ProtectionMexico LawLegislationDec. 24 1992"Advertising, Marketing"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/federal-law-on-consumer-protection/This law seeks to promote and protect consumer rights (in Spanish "protección derechos del consumidor") and establishes equity certainty and legal security in relations between providers and consumers.
Constitution of GhanaGhana LawConstitutionsApr. 28 1992"Fundamental Rights, Right to health, Rights of children"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/constitution-of-ghana/The Constitution of Ghana establishes the legal framework of the State providing on fundamental and human rights. The last amendment of the Constitution was in 1996 which is reflected in the text.
Consumer Defense Code (Law No. 8.078 of 1990)Brazil LawLegislationSep. 11 1990"Advertising, Internet, Labeling, Marketing, Promotion, Sponsorship"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/law-8078-of-september-11-1990-consumer-defense-code-brazil/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 Brazil's Constitution and article 48 of its Transitional Provisions.
General Health LawMexico LawLegislationFeb. 7 1984"Fundamental Rights, Right to health"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/general-health-law/The General Health Law regulates the right to health a fundamental right of every person according to Article 4 of the Mexican Constitution. First enacted in 1984 it has been amended several times (last one in 2024).
Protocols for Management of Selected Non-Communicable Diseases at Primary Care SettingKenya LawProgrammatic documents"Right to health, Sodium content, Trans fat content, Ultra-processed foods"https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/non-communicable-diseases-at-primary-care-setting-kenya/The protocols address non-communicable diseases at the primary care setting.