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...
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
Dec. 12, 2023 The decree provides for the principles, objectives, strategic axes and guidelines to promote adequate and healthy eating in the school environment.
Sep. 11, 2023 Whether ANVISA had competence to issue Resolution No. 24 of 2010, which regulates the advertising of food and beverages with low nutritional value.
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...
Jul. 3, 2023 This guideline seeks to provide Member States with recommendations and implementation considerations on policies to protect children from the harmful impact of food marketing.
2023 This WHO guideline addresses restrictions on marketing, including digital marketing, in the contexts of tobacco and nicotine products, alcohol, unhealthy foods and beverages, and breast-milk substitutes.
2023 The Guidelines For Advertisement of Regulated Products establishes legal standards, including the restriction of unhealthy product promotions.
2022 A public civil procedure [ação civil pública] questioning an abusive marketing campaign titled "Tirolzinho Transfoma". The company promoted recycling competitions between schools and distributed sugar-sweetened beverages to children in the...
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...
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.
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.
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...
Mar. 25, 2021 The case No. ADI 5631 is a direct action of unconstitutionality against a state law from the Legislative Assembly of the State of Bahia [Assembleia Legislativa do Estado da Bahia]...
2020 A lawsuit (Sadia S.A. v. PROCON-SP) challenging the legality of a fine imposed against the company for a marketing campaign targeting children.
2020 In 2020, plaintiff filed an amparo measure against the Amendment to NOM-51 that adopted front-of-package warning labels for prepackaged food and beverages.
Apr. 12, 2018 An administrative decision imposing a fine on Danone due to a marketing campaign that targeted children.
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.
2017 To clarify the legal framework and limits regarding corporate social responsibility campaigns for unhealthy foods.
2017 A lawsuit questioning the legality of a fine issued against Dr. Oetker Brasil Ltda as a punishment for promoting a marketing campaign that targeted children imposed by the Consumer Protection...
Mar. 10, 2016 A public civil lawsuit [ação civil pública] due to abusive marketing targeting children and "product tying" (the practice of selling one product or service as a mandatory addition to the...
Sep. 14, 2016 Law regulating advertising targeted at children
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
Mar. 13, 2014 This resolution on advertising and marketing establishes that those practices, when targeted at children and adolescents, are abusive.
Feb. 14, 2014 To restrict advertising of prepackaged foods and beverages in order to protect public health and the best interest of the child.
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,...
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...
May. 27, 2013 The WHO Global Action Plan on NCDs operationalizes the commitments made in the Political Declaration of the High-level Meeting of the General Assembly on the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable...
Feb. 2013 The Guidelines for the Advertisement of Foods establishes regulatory mandates to govern media approvals and restrict health claims.
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...
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...
Dec. 26, 2011 The report shows how undernutrition, micronutrient deficiency and overnutrition are different dimensions of malnutrition that must be addressed to fully realize the right to food
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.
May. 21, 2010 To call for global action to reduce the impact of marketing of unhealthy foods and non-alcoholic beverages to children, and to facilitate the policy processes and mechanisms to reach this...
Oct. 14, 2009 To declare obesity and the non-communicable diseases associated with it a public health priority, and to adopt measures for its control, care, and prevention.
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...
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...
Jan. 16, 2003 The Consumer Protection Act make new provisions for the protection and safety of consumers, and for connected purposes.
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....
2000 The Protection Against Unfair Competition Act provides safeguards against unfair competition and associated matters.
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.
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...
Oct. 21, 1969 This decree-law establishes different provisions on food standards, including for labeling.
May. 11, 1965 The Chapter 254 is a legal act that provides for the prevention of adulteration of food, drugs and chemical substances and related matters. There are several amendments to this law...
| Document Title | Document Country | Document Type | Document Type | Document Date | Document Categories | Document FULL URL | Document Excerpt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herdez and others v. Government (Case No. 465 of 2022) | Mexico | Decision | Judicial | 2024 | "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. |
| Law on the Prohibition of the Commercialization and Advertising of Ultraprocessed Products in the Municipality of Niterói (Law No. 2659 of 2009) | Brazil | Law | Legislation | Jan. 06 2023 | "Advertising, Children, Marketing, Promotion, Sale in school premises, School Environment, Schools" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/law-on-the-prohibition-of-the-commercialization-and-advertising-of-ultraprocessed-products-in-the-municipality-of-niteroi/ | 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 |
| Adequate and Healthy Eating in the School Environment Standarts (Decree No. 11.821 of 2023) | Brazil | Law | Administrative Acts | Dec. 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. |
| Brazilian Industry Association of Cookies Pasta Breads and Cakes Industrialized (ABIMAPI) v. National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) (Case No. 0021946-62.2011.4.01.3400) | Brazil | Decision | Judicial | Sep. 11 2023 | "Advertising, Marketing, Promotion, Sponsorship" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/brazilian-industry-association-of-cookies-pasta-breads-and-cakes-industrialized-abimapi-v-national-health-surveillance-agency-anvisa/ | Whether ANVISA had competence to issue Resolution No. 24 of 2010 which regulates the advertising of food and beverages with low nutritional value. |
| Food nutrition and the right to health – Report of the Special Rapporteur on the right to health (A/78/185) | International | Law | International norms | Jul. 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. |
| WHO Guideline: Policies to protect children from the harmful impact of food marketing | International | Law | International norms | Jul. 3 2023 | "Advertising, Children, Internet, Marketing, Promotion, Sponsorship" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/who-guideline-protect-children-from-the-harmful-impact-of-food-marketing/ | This guideline seeks to provide Member States with recommendations and implementation considerations on policies to protect children from the harmful impact of food marketing. |
| WHO guideline: Restricting digital marketing in the context of tobacco alcohol food and beverages and breast-milk substitutes | International | Law | International norms | 2023 | "Advertising, Children, Internet, Marketing, Promotion, Radio, Social media, Sponsorship, TV" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/who-guideline-digital-marketing-tobacco-alcohol-food-beverages-breast-milk-substitutes/ | This WHO guideline addresses restrictions on marketing including digital marketing in the contexts of tobacco and nicotine products alcohol unhealthy foods and beverages and breast-milk substitutes. |
| Guidelines for Advertisement of Regulated Products (No. FDA/DRI/DMS/GL-ADV/2023/01) | Ghana | Law | Administrative Acts | 2023 | "Advertising, Children, Marketing" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/guidelines-for-advertisement-of-regulated-products-ghana-2023/ | The Guidelines For Advertisement of Regulated Products establishes legal standards including the restriction of unhealthy product promotions. |
| Office of the Prosecutor of the State of Santa Catarina v. Empresa de Laticínios Tirol LTDA (Case No. 0900005-45.2018.8.24.0091) | Brazil | Decision | Judicial | 2022 | "Advertising, Children, Marketing, Promotion, Schools" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/tirolzinho-transforma-abusive-marketing-office-of-the-prosecutor-of-the-state-of-santa-catarina-v-empresa-de-laticinios-tirol-ltda-2019/ | A public civil procedure [ação civil pública] questioning an abusive marketing campaign titled "Tirolzinho Transfoma". The company promoted recycling competitions between schools and distributed sugar-sweetened beverages to children in the school environment. |
| National School Nutrition Policy | Barbados | Law | Programmatic documents | Sep. 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. |
| Colombian Parents’ Corporation of Mothers and Fathers Red PaPaz v. Ministry of Health (Case No. 25000234100020190106300) | Colombia | Decision | Judicial | Nov. 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. |
| 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. |
| Technical Note on Food Sales in Public Schools participating in National School Meals Program (Technical note No. 2974175/2022/COSAN/CGPAE/DIRAE) | Brazil | Law | Programmatic documents | Nov. 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)]. |
| Brazilian Association of Radio and Television Broadcasts v. Legislative Assembly of the State of Bahia (Case No. ADI 5631) | Brazil | Decision | Judicial | Mar. 25 2021 | "Advertising, Children, Marketing, Schools" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/adi-5631-abert-v-legislative-assembly-of-the-state-of-bahia-assembleia-legislativa-do-estado-da-ba/ | The case No. ADI 5631 is a direct action of unconstitutionality against a state law from the Legislative Assembly of the State of Bahia [Assembleia Legislativa do Estado da Bahia] prohibiting advertisement targeted at children of foods and beverages with low nutritional value and high in sugar saturated fats or sodium. |
| Sadia S.A. v. Consumer Protection Agency of the State of Sao Paulo (Case No. 0025180-44.2009.8.26.0053) | Brazil | Decision | Judicial | 2020 | "Advertising, Children, Marketing, Promotion" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/sadia-v-procon-sp-consumer-protection-agency-of-the-state-of-sao-paulo-2020/ | A lawsuit (Sadia S.A. v. PROCON-SP) challenging the legality of a fine imposed against the company for a marketing campaign targeting children. |
| 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 Amendment to NOM-51 that adopted front-of-package warning labels for prepackaged food and beverages. |
| Consumer Protection Agency of the State of Paraná v. Danone LTDA | Brazil | Decision | Administrative | Apr. 12 2018 | "Advertising, Children, Marketing, Promotion" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/consumer-protection-agency-of-the-state-of-parana-v-danone-2017/ | An administrative decision imposing a fine on Danone due to a marketing campaign that targeted children. |
| Law on Advertising of Food to Children in Basic Education Establishments in the State of Bahia | Brazil | Law | Legislation | Dec. 27 2018 | "Advertising, Children, Marketing, Schools" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/1272/ | The law amends the previous law No. 13.582 of 2016 to regulate food advertising targeted at children in basic education establishments. |
| Dejusticia v. Postobón (Guajira campaign) | Colombia | Decision | Administrative | 2017 | "Advertising, Children, Marketing, Promotion" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/de-justicia-v-postobon-2017/ | To clarify the legal framework and limits regarding corporate social responsibility campaigns for unhealthy foods. |
| Dr. Oetker Brasil Ltda v. Consumer Protection Agency of the State of Sao Paulo (Case No. 0044517-82.2010.8.26.0053) | Brazil | Decision | Judicial | 2017 | "Advertising, Children, Marketing" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/marketing-campaign-dr-oetker-procon-sp/ | A lawsuit questioning the legality of a fine issued against Dr. Oetker Brasil Ltda as a punishment for promoting a marketing campaign that targeted children imposed by the Consumer Protection Agency of the State of Sao Paulo [PROCON-SP]. |
| Office of the Prosecutor of the State of Sao Paulo v. Pandurata Alimentos LTDA (Case No. 1.558.086/SP) | Brazil | Decision | Judicial | Mar. 10 2016 | "Advertising, Children, Marketing" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/office-of-the-prosecutor-of-the-state-of-sao-paulo-v-pandurata-alimentos-ltda-bauducco-2016/ | A public civil lawsuit [ação civil pública] due to abusive marketing targeting children and "product tying" (the practice of selling one product or service as a mandatory addition to the purchase of a different product or service). |
| Law on Regulation of Advertising of Food to Children in the State of Bahia | Brazil | Law | Legislation | Sep. 14 2016 | "Advertising, Children, Marketing, Schools" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/13-582/ | Law regulating advertising targeted at children |
| Interim report of the Special Rapporteur on the right to food | International | Law | International norms | Aug. 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 |
| Resolution on Advertising and Marketing Communication to Children and Adolescents (Resolution No. 163 of 2014) | Brazil | Law | Administrative Acts | Mar. 13 2014 | "Advertising, Children, Internet, Marketing, Promotion, Radio, Schools, Sponsorship, TV" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/resolution-on-advertising-and-marketing-children-adolescents-163-2014/ | This resolution on advertising and marketing establishes that those practices when targeted at children and adolescents are abusive. |
| Amendments to the General Health Law – Advertising (2014) | Mexico | Law | Administrative Acts | Feb. 14 2014 | "Advertising, Children, Marketing, TV" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/decree-by-which-various-provisions-of-the-regulation-of-the-general-health-law-on-advertising-are-amended-added-and-repealed/ | To restrict advertising of prepackaged foods and beverages in order to protect public health and the best interest of the child. |
| Unhealthy foods non-communicable diseases and the right to health – Report of the Special Rapporteur on the right to health | International | Law | International norms | Apr. 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 |
| General comment No. 15 (2013) on the right of the child to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health (art. 24) | International | Law | International norms | Apr. 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 |
| Global action plan for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases 2013-2030 | International | Law | International norms | May. 27 2013 | "Advertising, Children, Content regulation, Fiscal Policies, Fundamental Rights, Labeling, Marketing, School Environment, Sodium content, Subsidies, Trans fat content" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/global-action-plan-for-the-prevention-and-control-of-noncommunicable-diseases-2013-2020/ | The WHO Global Action Plan on NCDs operationalizes the commitments made in the Political Declaration of the High-level Meeting of the General Assembly on the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases recognizing the primary role and responsibility of governments in responding to the challenge of NCDs |
| Guidelines for the Advertisement of Foods (No. FDA/FID/GL-AD/2016/01) | Ghana | Law | Administrative Acts | Feb. 2013 | "Advertising, Children, Marketing, Promotion, Radio, Social media, TV" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/guidelines-for-the-advertisement-of-foods-ghana/ | The Guidelines for the Advertisement of Foods establishes regulatory mandates to govern media approvals and restrict health claims. |
| 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-zucaritas-case/ | 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. |
| 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. |
| Report submitted by the Special Rapporteur on the right to food | International | Law | International norms | Dec. 26 2011 | "Advertising, Children, Fiscal Policies, Fundamental Rights, Marketing, Procurement policies, Right to food, School Environment, Subsidies, Tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, Tax on unhealthy foods and beverages" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/report-submitted-by-the-united-nations-special-rapporteur-on-the-right-to-food/ | The report shows how undernutrition micronutrient deficiency and overnutrition are different dimensions of malnutrition that must be addressed to fully realize the right to food |
| Resolution on the Regulation of Unhealthy Products Advertisement (Resolution No. 24 of 2010) | Brazil | Law | Administrative Acts | Jun. 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. |
| WHO Set of recommendations on the marketing of foods and non-alcoholic beverages to children | International | Law | International norms | May. 21 2010 | "Advertising, Children, Marketing, Promotion, Schools, Sponsorship" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/who-set-of-recommendations-on-the-marketing-of-foods-and-non-alcoholic-beverages-to-children/ | To call for global action to reduce the impact of marketing of unhealthy foods and non-alcoholic beverages to children and to facilitate the policy processes and mechanisms to reach this aim |
| Law for Control Care and Prevention of Obesity and related NCDs (Law No. 1355 of 2009) | Colombia | Law | Legislation | Oct. 14 2009 | "Advertising, Children, Content regulation, Labeling, Marketing, Nutrition education, School Environment, School meals, Trans fat content" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/law-1355-from-2009/ | To declare obesity and the non-communicable diseases associated with it a public health priority and to adopt measures for its control care and prevention. |
| Law on the Prohibition of the Commercialization and Advertising of Products Related to Childhood Obesity in the Municipality of Niteroi | Brazil | Law | Legislation | Nov. 19 2009 | "Advertising, Children, Marketing, Promotion, Sale in school premises, School Environment, Schools" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/law-on-the-prohibition-of-the-commercialization-and-advertising-of-products-related-to-childhood-obesity-in-the-municipality-of-niteroi/ | 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 the changes are reflected in the text. |
| Global Strategy on Diet Physical Activity and Health | International | Law | International norms | May. 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. |
| Consumer Protection Act | Barbados | Law | Legislation | Jan. 16 2003 | "Advertising, Marketing" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/cap-326d-consumer-protection-act/ | The Consumer Protection Act make new provisions for the protection and safety of consumers and for connected purposes. |
| Protection against Unfair Competition Act (No. 20 of 1998) | Barbados | Law | Legislation | Feb. 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. |
| Protection Against Unfair Competition Act (No. 589 of 2000) | Ghana | Law | Legislation | 2000 | "Advertising, Promotion, Right to information" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/protection-against-unfair-competition-act-no-589-of-2000/ | The Protection Against Unfair Competition Act provides safeguards against unfair competition and associated matters. |
| Federal Law on Consumer Protection | Mexico | Law | Legislation | Dec. 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. |
| Consumer Defense Code (Law No. 8.078 of 1990) | Brazil | Law | Legislation | Sep. 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. |
| Basic Food Standards Decree-Law (No. 986 of 1969) | Brazil | Law | Legislation | Oct. 21 1969 | "Advertising, Claims on packaging, Labeling, Marketing" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/decree-law-986-1969-food-standards/ | This decree-law establishes different provisions on food standards including for labeling. |
| Food Drugs and Chemical Substances Act (Chapter 254) | Kenya | Law | Legislation | May. 11 1965 | "Advertising, Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/food-drugs-and-chemical-substances-act-chapter-254-kenya/ | The Chapter 254 is a legal act that provides for the prevention of adulteration of food drugs and chemical substances and related matters. There are several amendments to this law and the text reflect these changes. |