Desde el Corazón del Fruto S.A. de C.V. v Government | Mexico | Decision | Judicial | 2020 | "Advertising, Advertising in labeling, Children, Front-of-pack nutritional labeling, Fundamental Rights, Health warnings in points of sale, Labeling, Marketing, Right to food, Right to health, Right to information, Trans fat content" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/desde-el-corazon-del-fruto-s-a-de-c-v-v-government/ | In 2020 plaintiff filed an amparo measure against the Modification of the Mexican Official Norm that regulates the General labelling specifications for pre-packaged food and non-alcoholic beverages. |
Santa Clara S.A. de C.V. v. Government | Mexico | Decision | Judicial | 2022 | "Advertising, Advertising in labeling, Children, Content regulation, Front-of-pack nutritional labeling, Fundamental Rights, Health warnings in points of sale, Labeling, Marketing, Right to food, Right to health, Right to information, Rights of children, Trans fat content" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/1633/ | In 2020 plaintiff filed an amparo measure against the Modification of the Mexican Official Norm that regulates the General labelling specifications for pre-packaged food and non-alcoholic beverages. |
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. |
Law on the Prohibition of the Commercialization and Advertising of Ultraprocessed Products in the Municipality of Niterói | 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 |
Colombian Parents’ Corporation of Mothers and Fathers Red PaPaz v. Ministry of Health and Social Protection and others | Colombia | Decision | Judicial | Nov. 10 2022 | "Advertising, Advertising in labeling, Front-of-pack nutritional labeling, Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/colombian-parents-corporation-of-mothers-and-fathers-papaz-network-network-v-ministry-of-health-and-social-protection-and-others/ | The plaintiff considers the lack of clear precise and comprehensible information for consumers on certain products in order to enable them to make informed choices knowing which products are high in sugar sodium and fat. |
Law for Control Care and Prevention of Obesity and related NCDs | Colombia | Law | Legislation | Oct. 14 2009 | "Advertising, Children, Labeling, Nutrition education, School Environment, School meals, Trans fat content" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/law-1355-from-2009/ | The purpose of this law is to define obesity and NCDs related to it as a public health priority. |
Federal Consumer Protection Agency v. Kellogg Company México S. de R.L de C.V. (Choco Krispis) | Mexico | Decision | Administrative | Oct. 4 2011 | "Advertising, Children, TV" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/federal-consumer-protection-agency-v-kellogg-company-mexico-s-de-r-l-de-c-v-2/ | After monitoring food advertisements on TV the Federal Consumer Protection Agency questioned Kelogg Company Mexico's advertisement on one of their cereals (Choco Krispis) because it contained questionable statements regarding the nutrients of the cereal. |
Federal Consumer Protection Agency v. Kellogg Company México S. de R.L de C.V. (Zucaritas) | Mexico | Decision | Administrative | Sep. 28 2011 | "Advertising, Children, Marketing, Promotion, TV" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/federal-consumer-protection-agency-v-kellogg-company-mexico-s-de-r-l-de-c-v/ | After monitoring food advertisements on TV the Federal Consumer Protection Agency questioned Kelogg Company Mexico's advertisement on one of their cereals (Zucaritas) because it contained phrases subject to misleading minors regarding energy requirements and sources. |
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. |
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. |
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 |
Brazilian Association of Radio and Television Broadcasts v. Legislative Assembly of the State of Bahia | Brazil | Decision | Judicial | Mar. 25 2021 | "Advertising, Children, Marketing" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/brazilian-association-of-radio-and-television-broadcasts-associacao-brasileira-de-emissoras-de-radio-e-televisao-v-legislative-assembly-of-the-state-of-bahia-assembleia-legislativa-do-estado-da-ba/ | 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. |
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. |
Food and Drugs Regulations | Jamaica | Law | Administrative Acts | Aug. 4 1975 | "Content regulation, Labeling, Marketing, Sodium content" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/food-and-drugs-regulations/ | This law provides for the regulation of food drugs cosmetics and medical devices. |
National School Nutrition Standards | Jamaica | Law | Programmatic documents | 2021 | "Marketing, Sale in school premises, Sale near school premises, Sale through vending machines, School Environment, School meals, Schools" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/national-school-nutrition-standards/ | These Standards seek to define the types of foods and beverages which are restricted ensure that nourishing food is served more frequently and improve the nutrient quality of school meals. |
National Strategic and Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases in Jamaica 2013-2018 | Jamaica | Law | Programmatic documents | 2013 | "Fiscal Policies, Marketing, School meals" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/national-strategic-and-action-plan-for-the-prevention-and-control-of-non-communicable-diseases-in-jamaica-2013-2018/ | This strategic and action plan aims to "provide a framework and road map for national action to combat non-communicable diseases and injuries and their risk factors in Jamaica within the context of the socioeconomic cultural and development agenda". |
National School Nutrition Policy | Jamaica | Law | Programmatic documents | 2022 | "Marketing, Sale near school premises, School Environment" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/national-school-nutrition-policy/ | This policy seeks to ensure that children entering Jamaican educational facilities are exposed to good nutrition and healthy lifestyles. |
Dr. Oetker Brasil Ltda v. Consumer Protection Agency of the State of Sao Paulo | Brazil | Decision | Judicial | 2017 | "Advertising, Children, Marketing" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/dr-oetker-brasil-ltda-v-consumer-protection-agency-of-the-state-of-sao-paulo-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. |
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/consumer-protection-agency-of-the-state-of-mato-grosso-v-bayer-s-a-2016/ | Administrative decision issuing a fine against Bayer S.A. due to a marketing campaign that targeted children. |
Office of the Prosecutor of the State of Santa Catarina v. Empresa de Laticínios Tirol LTDA | Brazil | Decision | Judicial | 2022 | "Advertising, Children, Marketing, Promotion, Schools" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/office-of-the-prosecutor-of-the-state-of-santa-catarina-v-empresa-de-laticinios-tirol-ltda-2019/ | A public civil lawsuit [ação civil pública] due to a marketing campaign titled "Tirolzinho Transfoma" which promoted recycling competitions between schools and distributed products to schoolchildren. |
Sadia S.A. v. Consumer Protection Agency of the State of Sao Paulo – 2020 | Brazil | Decision | Judicial | 2020 | "Advertising, Marketing" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/sadia-s-a-v-consumer-protection-agency-of-the-state-of-sao-paulo-2020/ | A lawsuit questioning the legality of a fine issued against Sadia S.A. for a marketing campaign that targeted children. |
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-in-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). |
Family Welfare Law | Colombia | Law | Legislation | Oct. 14 2009 | "Children, Claims on packaging, Labeling, Marketing, School meals" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/law-1355-2009/ | The law declares obesity and its associated chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) s a public health priority and adopts some measures to control and prevent these diseases. |
Fair Competition Act | Jamaica | Law | Legislation | Mar. 9 1993 | "Marketing" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/ln-42-1995/ | This law provides rules for competitive practices and for the establishment of a Commission. |
Consumer Protection Act | Jamaica | Law | Legislation | Jun. 1 2005 | "Marketing" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/consumer-protection-act/ | This law makes provision with respect to the protection of consumers. |
Resolution on Advertising and Marketing Communication to Children and Adolescents | Brazil | Law | Administrative Acts | Mar. 13 2014 | "Advertising, Children, Marketing, Promotion" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/rdc-163-2014/ | This resolution establishes policies on abusive advertising and marketing practices target at children and adolescents. |
Resolution on the Regulation of Food Advertisement | Brazil | Law | Administrative Acts | Jun. 15 2010 | "Advertising, Marketing, Promotion, Sponsorship" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/rdc-24-2010/ | This resolution regulates the offer promotion marketing and other related practices aimed at the dissemination and commercial promotion of foods high in sugar saturated fat trans fat sodium and beverages with low nutritional content. |
Consumer Defense Code | Brazil | Law | Legislation | Sep. 11 1990 | "Advertising, Internet, Labeling, Marketing, Promotion, Sponsorship" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/law-no-8-078-of-september-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 the Brazilian Federal Constitution and article 48 of its Transitional Provisions. |
Protection against Unfair Competition Act | Barbados | Law | Legislation | Mar. 19 2001 | "Advertising, Marketing, Promotion" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/act-no-20-of-1998/ | This law provides for the protection against unfair competition. |
Broadcasting Regulations | Barbados | Law | Administrative Acts | Mar. 5 2001 | "Marketing, TV" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/cap-274b/ | These Regulations prohibit certain broadcasts and advertisements. |
Consumer Protection Act | Barbados | Law | Legislation | Jan. 16 2003 | "Advertising, Marketing" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/cap-326d/ | This law provides for matters relating to the protection and safety of consumers such as the prohibition of unfair trading practices and unfair contract terms. |
Statute on Consumer Rights | Colombia | Law | Legislation | Oct. 12 2011 | "Marketing, Right to information" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/statute-on-consumer-rights/ | The law seeks to protect and promote the rights of consumers. |
Policy for Early childhood | Colombia | Law | Programmatic documents | Dec. 3 2007 | "Marketing" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/policy-for-early-childhood/ | The policy seeks to increase development opportunities for early childhood in Colombia as part of the National Plan of Development [Plan Nacional de Desarrollo] and to implement Colombia's obligations under the Convention on the Rights of the Child |
National Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Overweight Obesity and Diabetes | Mexico | Law | Programmatic documents | Nov. 2014 | "Labeling, Marketing" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/national-strategy-for-the-prevention-and-control-of-overweight-obesity-and-diabetes/ | The strategy arises due to the magnitude and frequency with which the population suffers from overweight obesity and other NCDs which cause very high levels of expenditure in the health system. |
El Poder del Consumidor v. Coca Cola | Mexico | Decision | Administrative | Apr. 28 2016 | "Marketing" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/el-poder-del-consumidor-v-coca-cola-2015/ | El Poder de Consumidor filed a complaint against Coca Cola due to its product Sidral Mundet advertised since the 1970s with phrases such as “made with apple juice” to strengthen the association of the product with apples. <br />
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The Federal Consumer Prosecution (PROFECO) requested the slogan to be removed but Coca Cola contested based on the ground that eliminating it would violate the commercial freedom of the company. |
Regulation of the General Health Law in the Area of Health Control of Advertising | Mexico | Law | Administrative Acts | Sep. 9 1986 | "Marketing" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/regulation-of-the-general-health-law-in-the-area-of-health-control-of-advertising/ | This regulation regulates the advertising of various categories of goods and services. |
Federal Law on Consumer Protection | Mexico | Law | Legislation | Dec. 24 1992 | "Marketing" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/federal-law-on-consumer-protection/ | This law seeks to promote and protect consumer rights and to seek equity certainty and legal security in relations between providers and consumers. This law has been amended on 9 April 2012 |
Alimentos Del Fuerte S.A. v. Ministry of Education | Mexico | Decision | Judicial | Jan. 18 2017 | "Marketing, Schools" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/alimentos-del-fuerte-s-a-v-ministry-of-education-2016/ | An ultra-processed food company Del Fuerte filed a petition against the Ministry of Health and Education to challenge the ban on the sale of junk food established in schools. |
Dejusticia v. Gaseosas Posada Tobón S.A. | Colombia | Decision | Administrative | 2017 | "Advertising, Children, Marketing, Promotion" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/de-justicia-v-postobon-2017/ | Dejusticia sent petition rights and requests for information to entities such as Ministry of Health (Ministerio de Salud) Colombian Institute of Family Welfare (ICBF) (Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar) Attorney General's Office (Procuraduría General de la Nación) Invima and the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (Superintendencia de Industria y Comercio).<br />
The objective was to question the campaign carried out by Postobón in Guajira. |
Colombian Parents’ Corporation of Mothers and Fathers PaPaz Network v. Caracol Televisión S.A. and RCN Televisión S.A. | Colombia | Decision | Judicial | Apr. 2 2019 | "Marketing" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/red-papaz-v-tv-stations-2018/ | In this lawsuit the Corporación Colombiana de Padres y Madres - RED PAPAZ (Red Papaz) asked the Constitutional Court [Corte Constitucional] if 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. |
Educar Consumers v. Superintendence of Industry and Trade | Colombia | Decision | Judicial | Aug. 25 2017 | "Marketing" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/educar-consumidores-and-dejusticia-v-sic-superintendence-of-industry-and-trade-2017/ | In this lawsuit the plaintiff Colombian Association of Consumer Education [Asociación Colombiana de Educación al Consumidor] asked the Constitutional Court [Corte Constitucional] if the order to stop a public information campaign on the risks of sugar-sweetened beverages was in violation of the rights of freedom of speech information and due process.<br />
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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. |
Office of the Prosecutor of the State of Sao Paulo v. Pandurata Alimentos LTDA | 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). |