Jul. 21, 2025 In this report, the Special Rapporteur on the right to food, Michael Fakhri, examines how corporate power goes over food systems, outlining what is to be done to regulate it....
2025 The Kenya Nutrient Profile Model aims to empower individuals to make informed dietary choices that benefit their health and well-being, while creating an environment that supports sustainable, healthier food systems...
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...
Feb. 14, 2024 A challenge by civil society against ANVISA's Regulation No. 819 of 2023, which postponed the implementation of front-of-pack warning labels in Brazil.
Jul. 18, 2024 This report focuses on harm reduction and explores how this model can be applied to other issues, such as food and nutrition, by using regulatory tools to improve health outcomes....
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...
Dec. 27, 2024 The Standards Act (Chapter 496) is the foundational framework governing product and commodity standardization in Kenya.
Jul. 25, 2023 Whether Resolution 2492 de 2022, which adopts a front-of-pack labeling (FOPL) model in Colombia, violates the norms of the Andean Community that require technical regulations to be adopted in a...
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...
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.
Dec. 13, 2022 This resolution modifies Resolution No. 810 of 2021 on technical regulation on front-of-pack nutritional labeling (FOPL).
Oct. 27, 2022 Whether the technical parameters on front-of-pack labeling (FOPL) established by Resolution No. 810 of 2021 comply with the requirements laid out in Law No. 2120 of 2021, and specifically that...
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...
Jun. 16, 2021 This resolution adopts technical criteria for front-of-pack nutritional labeling (FOPL). Following the adoption of Law No. 2120 of 2021 and litigation by civil society organizations it has been substantially amended...
Oct. 8, 2020 This resolution regulates nutritional claims and front-of-pack nutritional labeling (FOPL) of pre-packaged food in Brazil.
Mar. 27, 2020 This administrative regulation (NORMA Oficial Mexicana) amends NOM-51. It introduces a front-of-pack labeling model based on warning labels, effectively repealing the 2014 amendment to NOM-51. Moreover, it introduces advertising restrictions....
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.
May. 8, 2019 El Poder del Consumidor (EPC),a civil society association that advocates for consumer's rights in Mexico, filed an unconstitutionality claim challenging the Guideline Daily Amount (GDA) labeling model in Mexico. After...
Nov. 8, 2019 To add provisions on overweight, obesity, and labeling of prepackaged food and beverages to the General Health Law (1984)
Oct. 25, 2019 Whether the defendant made unsubstantiated claims regarding the composition of its pineaple juice, as well as the compliance of its labeling.
Dec. 10, 2019 Whether the defendant made unsubstantiated claims on beverages labels regarding the composition of its product Ceres Hanepoot White Grape Juice.
Jul. 24, 2018 An injunction filed against ANVISA due to their denial to postpone the deadline of the public consultation on the front-of-pack nutritional labeling ("rotulagem frontal") measures.
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...
2018 The Kenya School Health Policy aims to provide a healthy, safe and friendly environment for all learners in Kenya.
Jan. 30, 2018 Whether the Petitioner has a right to the nutritional and contact information sought in the Petition.
Dec. 04, 2018 Whether the defendant violated the Competition Act and food labeling standards by marketing its beverage with unsubstantiated claims.
Aug. 17, 2018 Whether the defendant misled consumers regarding the composition of their cookies and what was reflected in their labels.
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).
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
2016 Administrative decision issuing a fine against the company Bayer S.A. due to an abusive marketing campaign that targeted children.
Sep. 27, 2016 A public civil lawsuit [ação civil pública] against the National Health Surveillance Agency [Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária (ANVISA)] due to irregularities on the labels of light and diet products...
2016 A public civil lawsuit [ação civil pública] against Vinícola Perini questioning the absence of information on sodium and calories contents on wine bottles' labels.
Jul. 25, 2014 This administrative regulation amends NOM-51 to mandate the adoption of a front-of-pack labeling model based on the guidelines daily amount (GDA)
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,...
Jul. 10, 2014 To take stock of the progress since the first high-level meeting on non-communicable diseases in 2011, reaffirm, and strengthen the commitments.
Oct. 2013 This national strategy aims to control and prevent noncommunicable diseases, which cause very high levels of expenditure in the health system.
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...
Nov. 12, 2012 This regulation incorporates MERCOSUR Resolution No. 01/2012 standards on complementary nutritional labeling of packaged foods, regulating it. It was repaled by RDC No. 429 of 2020.
Oct. 9, 2012 The Public Health Act establishes Ghana’s regulatory framework for safeguarding public health, with provisions on food safety, labelling, advertising, and consumer protection.
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.
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...
Mar. 1, 2010 This regulation prescribes minimum labelling requirements for all foodstuffs imported, sold, offered or prepackaged in South Africa.
Feb. 18, 2010 This administrative regulation NOM-51 (in Spanish, "Norma Oficial Mexicana") sets forth the commercial and health information requirements for the labeling of pre-packaged food and non-alcoholic beverages.
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.
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...
Aug. 20, 2004 This technical regulation establishes requirements for labeling packaged food and food raw material. It aims to provide the consumer accurate information about the product.
Apr. 2004 This policy seeks the promotion of healthy lifestyle in the Jamaican population so as to reduce the risk of developing heart diseases, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, cervical cancer and HIV/AIDS 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...
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.
Dec. 31, 2000 The Food and Drugs Act aims to prevent adulteration of food, which includes regulating its composition, sale, advertising, and labeling.
Aug. 9, 1999 This regulation aims 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...
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...
Aug. 4, 1975 These Food and Drug Regulations provides for the regulation of food, drugs, cosmetics and medical devices. These regulations implement the Food and Drugs Act. It has also been amended by...
Aug. 4, 1975 This law is the general law on food, drugs, cosmetics, and devices in Jamaica.
Oct. 1, 1974 These regulations prescribe minimum labelling requirements for processed food in Jamaica.
Oct. 21, 1969 This decree-law establishes different provisions on food standards, including for labeling.
Jul. 15, 1969 This law is the general law prescribing minimum standards for commodities, including food.
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...
Oct. 15, 1959 This law prescribes general requirements in relation to processed food, including their manufacturing or handling. It was amended in 2012.
| Document Title | Document Country | Document Type | Document Type | Document Date | Document Categories | Document FULL URL | Document Excerpt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate power and human rights in food systems – Report of the Special Rapporteur on the right to food (A/80/213) | International | Law | International norms | Jul. 21 2025 | "Fiscal Policies, Front-of-pack nutritional labeling, Fundamental Rights, Labeling, Marketing, Right to food, School Environment, Ultra-processed foods" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/corporate-power-and-human-rights-in-food-systems-report-of-the-special-rapporteur-on-the-right-to-food-a-80-213/ | In this report the Special Rapporteur on the right to food Michael Fakhri examines how corporate power goes over food systems outlining what is to be done to regulate it. |
| Kenya Nutrient Profile Model (2025) | Kenya | Law | Programmatic documents | 2025 | "Advertising in labeling, Children, Content regulation, Fiscal Policies, Front-of-pack nutritional labeling, Fundamental Rights, Health warnings in points of sale, Labeling, Right to health, Rights of children, Sodium content, Trans fat content, Ultra-processed foods" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/nutrient-profile-model-2025-kenya/ | The Kenya Nutrient Profile Model aims to empower individuals to make informed dietary choices that benefit their health and well-being while creating an environment that supports sustainable healthier food systems for all Kenyans. |
| 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. |
| Instituto Brasilero de Defesa do Consumidor (IDEC) v. National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) (Case No. 5001408-12.2024.4.03.6100) | Brazil | Decision | Judicial | Feb. 14 2024 | "Back-of-pack labeling, Front-of-pack nutritional labeling, Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/v-national-health-surveillance-agency-anvisa/ | A challenge by civil society against ANVISA's Regulation No. 819 of 2023 which postponed the implementation of front-of-pack warning labels in Brazil. |
| Harm reduction for sustainable peace and development – Report of the Special Rapporteur on the right to health (A/79/177) | International | Law | International norms | Jul. 18 2024 | "Children, Fiscal Policies, Front-of-pack nutritional labeling, Fundamental Rights, Labeling, Marketing, Right to food, Right to health, Ultra-processed foods" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/harm-reduction-for-sustainable-peace-and-development-report-of-the-special-rapporteur-on-the-right-to-health-food-nutrition/ | This report focuses on harm reduction and explores how this model can be applied to other issues such as food and nutrition by using regulatory tools to improve health outcomes. |
| General Law of Adequate and Sustainable Food | Mexico | Law | Legislation | Apr. 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. |
| Standards Act (Chapter 496) | Kenya | Law | Legislation | Dec. 27 2024 | "Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/standards-act-cap-496/ | The Standards Act (Chapter 496) is the foundational framework governing product and commodity standardization in Kenya. |
| Gasesosas Colombianas v Colombia (Opinion No. 010-2023) | Colombia Regional | Decision | Judicial | Jul. 25 2023 | "Claims on packaging, Front-of-pack nutritional labeling, Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/gasesosas-colombianas-v-republica-de-colombia/ | Whether Resolution 2492 de 2022 which adopts a front-of-pack labeling (FOPL) model in Colombia violates the norms of the Andean Community that require technical regulations to be adopted in a transparent manner and that they are no more restrictive than necessary to achieve a legitimate objective (Articles 5 6 and 8 of the Decision 827). |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Resolution adopting technical criteria for front-of-pack nutritional labeling (Resolution No. 2492 of 2022) | Colombia | Law | Administrative Acts | Dec. 13 2022 | "Claims on packaging, Front-of-pack nutritional labeling, Labeling, Ultra-processed foods" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/resolution-adopting-technical-criteria-for-front-of-pack-nutritional-labeling-partially-amending-resolution-810-of-210/ | This resolution modifies Resolution No. 810 of 2021 on technical regulation on front-of-pack nutritional labeling (FOPL). |
| Carlos Mario Salgado Morales v Ministry of Health (Case No. 25000-23-41-000-2022-00942-01) | Colombia | Decision | Judicial | Oct. 27 2022 | "Front-of-pack nutritional labeling, Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/carlos-mario-salgado-morales-v-ministry-of-health-and-social-protection/ | Whether the technical parameters on front-of-pack labeling (FOPL) established by Resolution No. 810 of 2021 comply with the requirements laid out in Law No. 2120 of 2021 and specifically that they are "based on the best scientific evidence available and free of conflict of interest". |
| Law for Promotion of Healthy Food Environments and NCD Prevention (Law No. 2120 of 2021) | Colombia | Law | Legislation | Jul. 30 2021 | "Claims on packaging, Free safe water, Front-of-pack nutritional labeling, Labeling, Nutrition education, School Environment" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/law-for-promotion-of-healthy-food-environments-and-ncd-prevention/ | 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 the aim of preventing the emergence of NCDs. |
| Resolution adopting technical criteria for front-of-pack nutritional labeling (Resolution No. 810 of 2021) | Colombia | Law | Administrative Acts | Jun. 16 2021 | "Front-of-pack nutritional labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/resolution-adopting-technical-criteria-for-front-of-pack-nutritional-labeling/ | This resolution adopts technical criteria for front-of-pack nutritional labeling (FOPL). Following the adoption of Law No. 2120 of 2021 and litigation by civil society organizations it has been substantially amended by Resolution No. 2492 of 2022. |
| Resolution on Pre-packaged Foods Nutritional Labeling (RDC 429 of 2020) | Brazil | Law | Administrative Acts | Oct. 8 2020 | "Back-of-pack labeling, Claims on packaging, Front-of-pack nutritional labeling, Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/rdc-no-429-of-october-8-2020-fopl-brazil/ | This resolution regulates nutritional claims and front-of-pack nutritional labeling (FOPL) of pre-packaged food in Brazil. |
| Amendment to NOM-51 – Front-of-Pack Labeling (Warning Labels) (2020) | Mexico | Law | Administrative Acts | Mar. 27 2020 | "Advertising in labeling, Front-of-pack nutritional labeling, 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 administrative regulation (NORMA Oficial Mexicana) amends NOM-51. It introduces a front-of-pack labeling model based on warning labels effectively repealing the 2014 amendment to NOM-51. Moreover it introduces advertising restrictions. |
| 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. |
| 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) a civil society association that advocates for consumer's rights in Mexico filed an unconstitutionality claim challenging the Guideline Daily Amount (GDA) labeling model in Mexico. After a positive decision in the first instance the Supreme Court of Justice decided on the case. |
| Amendments to the General Health Law – Overweight Obesity and Labeling of Prepackaged Foods and Beverages (2019) | Mexico | Law | Administrative Acts | Nov. 8 2019 | "Back-of-pack labeling, Front-of-pack nutritional labeling, Labeling, School Environment" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/amendments-to-the-general-health-law-overweight-obesity-and-labeling-of-prepackaged-foods-and-beverages-2019/ | To add provisions on overweight obesity and labeling of prepackaged food and beverages to the General Health Law (1984) |
| Competiton Authority of Kenya v. Del Monte Kenya Limited (Case n. CAK/CPD/06/156/A) | Kenya | Decision | Administrative | Oct. 25 2019 | "Claims on packaging, Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/labeling-claims-competiton-authority-of-kenya-v-del-monte-kenya-limited-cak-cpd-06-156-a/ | Whether the defendant made unsubstantiated claims regarding the composition of its pineaple juice as well as the compliance of its labeling. |
| Competion Authority of Kenya v Ceres Fruit Juices (PTY) Limited (Case n. CAK/CPD/06/89/A) | Kenya | Decision | Administrative | Dec. 10 2019 | "Claims on packaging, Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/claims-on-beverages-competion-authority-of-kenya-v-ceres-fruit-juices-pty-limited-cak-cpd-06-89-a/ | Whether the defendant made unsubstantiated claims on beverages labels regarding the composition of its product Ceres Hanepoot White Grape Juice. |
| Brazilian Food Industry Association (ABIA) v. National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) (Case No. 1013249-88.2018.4.01.3400) | Brazil | Decision | Judicial | Jul. 24 2018 | "Front-of-pack nutritional labeling, Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/brazilian-food-industry-association-abia-v-national-health-surveillance-agency-anvisa-2018-rotulagem-frontal/ | An injunction filed against ANVISA due to their denial to postpone the deadline of the public consultation on the front-of-pack nutritional labeling ("rotulagem frontal") measures. |
| 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. |
| Kenya School Health Policy (2018) | Kenya | Law | Programmatic documents | 2018 | "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. |
| Mark Ndumia Ndung’u v. Nairobi Bottlers Ltd (Case n. [2018] KEHC 8934 (KLR)) | Kenya | Decision | Judicial | Jan. 30 2018 | "Fundamental Rights, Labeling, Right to information" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/nutritional-information-mark-ndumia-ndungu-v-nairobi-bottlers-ltd-another-2018-eklr/ | Whether the Petitioner has a right to the nutritional and contact information sought in the Petition. |
| Competion Authority of Kenya v. Bakhresa Food Products Limited (Case n. CAK/CPD/06/194/A) | Kenya | Decision | Administrative | Dec. 04 2018 | "Claims on packaging, Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/decision-claims-competion-authority-of-kenya-v-bakhresa-food-products-limited-cak-cpd-06-194-a/ | Whether the defendant violated the Competition Act and food labeling standards by marketing its beverage with unsubstantiated claims. |
| Nyaruai Gitonga v. Artcaffe Coffee & Bakery Limited (Case n. CAK/CPD/06/91/A) | Kenya | Decision | Administrative | Aug. 17 2018 | "Back-of-pack labeling, Claims on packaging, Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/nyaruai-gitonga-v-artcaffe-coffee-bakery-limited-cak-cpd-06-91-a-labels/ | Whether the defendant misled consumers regarding the composition of their cookies and what was reflected in their labels. |
| National Operational Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Obesity in Children and Adolescents in Jamaica (2016-2020) | Jamaica | Law | Programmatic documents | Jun. 2016 | "Fiscal Policies, Labeling, Marketing, School Environment" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/national-operational-action-plan-for-the-prevention-and-control-of-obesity-in-children-and-adolescents-jamaica-2016-2020/ | 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). |
| 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 |
| Consumer Protection Agency of the State of Mato Grosso v. Bayer S.A. | Brazil | Decision | Administrative | 2016 | "Children, Claims on packaging, Internet, Labeling, Marketing" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/procon-mt-v-bayer-s-a-2016-abusive-marketing-campaing/ | Administrative decision issuing a fine against the company Bayer S.A. due to an abusive marketing campaign that targeted children. |
| Office of the Federal Prosecutor v. National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) (Case No. REsp 1.537.571-SP) | Brazil | Decision | Judicial | Sep. 27 2016 | "Advertising in labeling, Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/consumer-information-in-labeling-mpf-anvisa/ | A public civil lawsuit [ação civil pública] against the National Health Surveillance Agency [Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária (ANVISA)] due to irregularities on the labels of light and diet products . |
| Associação Nacional de Defesa da Cidadania e do Consumidor (Anadec) v. Vinícola Perini (Case No. REsp 1.605.489-SP) | Brazil | Decision | Judicial | 2016 | "Advertising in labeling, Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/anadec-v-vinicola-perini-case-n-resp-1605489-sp/ | A public civil lawsuit [ação civil pública] against Vinícola Perini questioning the absence of information on sodium and calories contents on wine bottles' labels. |
| Amendment to NOM-51 – Front of Pack Labeling (Guidelines Daily Amounts) (2014) | Mexico | Law | Administrative Acts | Jul. 25 2014 | "Front-of-pack nutritional labeling, Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/amendment-to-nom-51-front-of-pack-labeling-guidelines-daily-amounts/ | This administrative regulation amends NOM-51 to mandate the adoption of a front-of-pack labeling model based on the guidelines daily amount (GDA) |
| 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 |
| Outcome document of the second high-level meeting of the United Nations General Assembly on non-communicable diseases | International | Law | International norms | Jul. 10 2014 | "Fiscal Policies, Labeling, Marketing, School Environment" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/outcome-document-of-the-second-high-level-meeting-of-the-united-nations-general-assembly-on-non-communicable-diseases/ | To take stock of the progress since the first high-level meeting on non-communicable diseases in 2011 reaffirm and strengthen the commitments. |
| National Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Overweight Obesity and Diabetes | Mexico | Law | Programmatic documents | Oct. 2013 | "Labeling, Marketing" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/national-strategy-prevention-control-overweight-obesity-diabetes/ | This national strategy aims to control and prevent noncommunicable diseases which cause very high levels of expenditure in the health system. |
| 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 |
| Resolution on Technical Regulation on Complementary Nutritional Information (RDC No. 54 of 2012) | Brazil | Law | Administrative Acts | Nov. 12 2012 | "Claims on packaging, Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/rdc-54-2012/ | This regulation incorporates MERCOSUR Resolution No. 01/2012 standards on complementary nutritional labeling of packaged foods regulating it. It was repaled by RDC No. 429 of 2020. |
| Public Health Act (No. 851 of 2012) | Ghana | Law | Legislation | Oct. 9 2012 | "Labeling, Marketing, Right to information" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/public-health-act-act-no-851-of-2012/ | The Public Health Act establishes Ghana’s regulatory framework for safeguarding public health with provisions on food safety labelling advertising and consumer protection. |
| Resolution establishing the technical regulation for nutritional labeling of prepackaged food (Resolution No. 333 of 2011) | Colombia | Law | Administrative Acts | Feb. 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. |
| Ordinance on National Food and Nutrition Policy | Brazil | Law | Administrative Acts | Nov. 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. |
| Regulation on Labelling and Advertising of Foodstuffs (No. R146) | South Africa | Law | Administrative Acts | Mar. 1 2010 | "Advertising in labeling, Claims on packaging, Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/no-r146/ | This regulation prescribes minimum labelling requirements for all foodstuffs imported sold offered or prepackaged in South Africa. |
| General labeling specifications for pre-packaged food and non-alcoholic beverages (NOM-51) | Mexico | Law | Administrative Acts | Feb. 18 2010 | "Back-of-pack labeling, Claims on packaging, Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/nom-51-labeling-specifications-for-prepackaged-food-and-beverages/ | This administrative regulation NOM-51 (in Spanish "Norma Oficial Mexicana") sets forth the commercial and health information requirements for the labeling of pre-packaged food and non-alcoholic beverages. |
| 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. |
| Standards Act | Barbados | Law | Legislation | Jun. 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. |
| Technical Regulation on Labeling Requirements for Packaged Foods and Raw Materials (Resolution No. 2652 of 2004) | Colombia | Law | Administrative Acts | Aug. 20 2004 | "Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/resolution-2652-of-2004-colombia-regulation-labeling-requirements/ | This technical regulation establishes requirements for labeling packaged food and food raw material. It aims to provide the consumer accurate information about the product. |
| National Policy for the Promotion of Healthy Lifestyle in Jamaica (2004) | Jamaica | Law | Programmatic documents | Apr. 2004 | "Labeling, Marketing, Nutrition education, School Environment" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/national-policy-for-the-promotion-of-healthy-lifestyle-in-jamaica/ | This policy seeks the promotion of healthy lifestyle in the Jamaican population so as to reduce the risk of developing heart diseases diabetes hypertension obesity cervical cancer and HIV/AIDS and to reduce the incidence of violence and injury. |
| 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. |
| Resolution on Technical Regulation for Packaged Food Labelling (Resolution No. 259 of 2002) | Brazil | Law | Administrative Acts | Sep. 20 2002 | "Back-of-pack labeling, Claims on packaging, Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/rdc-259-2002-technical-regulation-packaged-food-labeling/ | This resolution incorporates into domestic legislation the Mercosur Resolutions GMC No. 06/94 and 02/21 on mandatory and optional labeling of packaged foods. |
| Food and Drugs Act (Chapter 278) | Uganda | Law | Legislation | Dec. 31 2000 | "Advertising, Advertising in labeling, Claims on packaging, Labeling, Marketing" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/food-and-drugs-act-uganda-chapter-278/ | The Food and Drugs Act aims to prevent adulteration of food which includes regulating its composition sale advertising and labeling. |
| 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/ | This regulation aims 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. |
| 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. |
| Food and Drugs Regulations (1975) | Jamaica | Law | Administrative Acts | Aug. 4 1975 | "Claims on packaging, Content regulation, Labeling, Marketing, Sodium content" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/food-and-drugs-regulations-jamaica-1975/ | These Food and Drug Regulations provides for the regulation of food drugs cosmetics and medical devices. These regulations implement the Food and Drugs Act. It has also been amended by other normative and the changes are reflected in the text. |
| Food and Drugs Act | Jamaica | Law | Legislation | Aug. 4 1975 | "Labeling, Marketing" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/food-and-drugs-act-2/ | This law is the general law on food drugs cosmetics and devices in Jamaica. |
| Standards (Labelling of Processed Food) Regulations | Jamaica | Law | Administrative Acts | Oct. 1 1974 | "Advertising in labeling, Back-of-pack labeling, Claims on packaging, Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/standards-labelling-of-processed-food-regulations/ | These regulations prescribe minimum labelling requirements for processed food in Jamaica. |
| 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. |
| Standards Act | Jamaica | Law | Legislation | Jul. 15 1969 | "Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/standards-act-2/ | This law is the general law prescribing minimum standards for commodities including food. |
| 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. |
| Processed Food Act | Jamaica | Law | Legislation | Oct. 15 1959 | "Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/processed-food-act/ | This law prescribes general requirements in relation to processed food including their manufacturing or handling. It was amended in 2012. |