2024 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.
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2024 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.
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....
Jun. 06, 2024 The decree provides regulations on the Municipal Law No. 2659 of 2009, establishing actions to prohibit the sale, purchase, manufacture, distribution and advertising of ultra-processed products that contribute to childhood...
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 Using the frameworks of intersectionality, anti-coloniality and anti-racism, as well as existing international human rights laws and standards, the Special Rapporteur examines how the lack of access to safe and...
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.
2022 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.
2022 This policy seeks to ensure that children entering Jamaican educational facilities are exposed to good nutrition and healthy lifestyles.
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...
2021 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....
Mar. 25, 2021 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...
Mar. 2, 2021 The General Comment provides guidance on legislative, policy and other measures to promote, respect, and fulfill all children's rights in the digital environment.
2020 A lawsuit questioning the legality of a fine issued against Sadia S.A. for a marketing campaign that targeted 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. 2, 2019 Whether the censorship of the communication campaign "Don’t eat any more lies” ("No Comas Más Mentiras") by the tv channels Caracol Televisión S.A. and RCN Televisión S.A. was in violation...
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.
Oct. 17, 2018 To accelerate the response to address non-communicable diseases for the health and well-being of present and future generations.
Aug. 25, 2017 Whether the resolution issued by the Superintendence of Industry and Trade to stop a public health campaign on the risks of sugar-sweetened beverages was in violation of the rights of...
2017 To clarify the legal framework and limits regarding corporate social responsibility campaigns for unhealthy foods.
Jan. 18, 2017 A food company, Del Fuerte, filed a petition against the Ministry of Health and Education to challenge the ban on the sale of unhealthy food established in mexican schools.
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.
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...
Apr. 28, 2016 El Poder de Consumidor filed a complaint against Coca Cola due to the advertisement of product Sidral Mundet. The Federal Consumer Protection Agency [Procuraduría Federal del Consumidor - PROFECO] requested...
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).
2016 Administrative decision issuing a fine against Bayer S.A. due to a marketing campaign that targeted children.
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 establishes criteria that make advertising and marketing practices targeted at children and adolescents 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,...
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.
2013 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...
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...
Oct. 12, 2011 The law (in Spanish, "Estatuto del Consumidor") seeks to protect and promote the rights of consumers in Colombia.
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
Sep. 19, 2011 To shed light on the global burden and threat of non-communicable diseases as one of the major challenges for development in the twenty-first century
Jun. 15, 2010 This resolution 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...
Oct. 23, 2008 To provide a legal framework to develop mechanisms and tools to prevent and comprehensively address obesity, overweight and eating disorders, as well as to promote the adoption of correct eating...
Jun. 1, 2005 This law makes provision with respect to the protection of consumers.
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 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.
Feb. 5, 2001 These Regulations prohibit certain broadcasts and advertisements.
Feb. 19, 2001 This law provides for the protection against unfair competition.
Mar. 9, 1993 This law provides rules for competitive practices and for the establishment of a Commission.
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 the Brazilian Federal Constitution and...
Sep. 9, 1986 This regulation provides for a health control over the advertising of various categories of goods and services, including food and beverages.
Aug. 4, 1975 This law provides for the regulation of food, drugs, cosmetics and medical devices.
Aug. 4, 1975 This law is the general law on food, drugs, cosmetics, and devices in Jamaica.
Oct. 21, 1969 This decree-law establishes different provisions on food standards, including for labeling.
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Herdez and others v. Government (Case No. 465/2022) | 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 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. |
Harm reduction for sustainable peace and development – Report of the Special Rapporteur on the right to health | 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. |
Ban on Selling and Advertising Ultra-processed Products in Schools in the Municipality of Niteroi (Decree No. 15.457 of 2024) | Brazil | Law | Legislation | Jun. 06 2024 | "Children, Marketing, Procurement policies, Sale in school premises, School Environment, School meals, Schools, Ultra-processed foods" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/ban-on-selling-and-advertising-ultra-processed-products-in-schools-in-the-municipality-of-niteroi-decree-no-15-457-of-2024/ | The decree provides regulations on the Municipal Law No. 2659 of 2009 establishing actions to prohibit the sale purchase manufacture distribution and advertising of ultra-processed products that contribute to childhood obesity. |
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 | 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/ | Using the frameworks of intersectionality anti-coloniality and anti-racism as well as existing international human rights laws and standards the Special Rapporteur examines how the lack of access to safe and nutritious food has an impact on growth development and quality of life across the life cycle. |
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. |
Office of the Prosecutor of the State of Santa Catarina v. Empresa de Laticínios Tirol LTDA (pending) | 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. |
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. |
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 (pending) | 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)]. |
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. |
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. |
General comment No. 25 (2021) on children’s rights in relation to the digital environment | International | Law | International norms | Mar. 2 2021 | "Children, Fundamental Rights, Internet, Marketing, Rights of children" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/general-comment-on-childrens-rights-in-relation-to-the-digital-environment/ | The General Comment provides guidance on legislative policy and other measures to promote respect and fulfill all children's rights in the digital environment. |
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. |
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. |
Red Papaz v. Caracol Televisión S.A. and RCN Televisión S.A. (Decision T-145/19) | Colombia | Decision | Judicial | Apr. 2 2019 | "Children, Marketing, Ultra-processed foods" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/red-papaz-v-tv-stations-2018/ | Whether the censorship of the communication campaign "Don’t eat any more lies” ("No Comas Más Mentiras") by the tv channels Caracol Televisión S.A. and RCN Televisión S.A. was in violation of the fundamental rights to freedom of expression information and equality as well as children's right to receive adequate information to take decisions to protect their right to a balanced diet health and life. |
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. |
Political declaration of the third high-level meeting of the General Assembly on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases | International | Law | International norms | Oct. 17 2018 | "Content regulation, Fiscal Policies, Fundamental Rights, Marketing, Right to health, School Environment" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/political-declaration-of-the-third-high-level-meeting-of-the-general-assembly-on-the-prevention-and-control-of-non-communicable-diseases/ | To accelerate the response to address non-communicable diseases for the health and well-being of present and future generations. |
Educar Consumers v. Superintendence of Industry and Trade (Decision T-543/17) | Colombia | Decision | Judicial | Aug. 25 2017 | "Marketing" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/educar-consumidores-and-dejusticia-v-sic-superintendence-of-industry-and-trade-2017/ | Whether the resolution issued by the Superintendence of Industry and Trade to stop a public health campaign on the risks of sugar-sweetened beverages was in violation of the rights of freedom of speech information and due process.<br /> |
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. |
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-unhealthy-food-mexican-schools/ | A food company Del Fuerte filed a petition against the Ministry of Health and Education to challenge the ban on the sale of unhealthy food established in mexican schools. |
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. |
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). |
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 the advertisement of product Sidral Mundet. The Federal Consumer Protection Agency [Procuraduría Federal del Consumidor - PROFECO] requested the slogan to be removed. |
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). |
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. |
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/rdc-163-2014/ | This resolution establishes criteria that make advertising and marketing practices targeted at children and adolescents 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 |
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. |
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". |
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 |
Statute on Consumer Rights (Law No. 1480 of 2011) | Colombia | Law | Legislation | Oct. 12 2011 | "Marketing, Right to information" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/statute-on-consumer-rights-estatuto-del-consumidor/ | The law (in Spanish "Estatuto del Consumidor") seeks to protect and promote the rights of consumers in Colombia. |
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 |
Political Declaration of the High-level Meeting of the General Assembly on the Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases | International | Law | International norms | Sep. 19 2011 | "Children, Content regulation, Marketing, Nutrition education, Right to health, School Environment, Sodium content, Trans fat content" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/political-declaration-of-the-high-level-meeting-of-the-general-assembly-on-the-prevention-and-control-of-non-communicable-diseases/ | To shed light on the global burden and threat of non-communicable diseases as one of the major challenges for development in the twenty-first century |
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/ | This resolution 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. |
Law For The Prevention and Treatment of Obesity and Eating Disorders in the Federal District | Mexico | Law | Legislation | Oct. 23 2008 | "Marketing, Sale in school premises, School Environment, Schools" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/law-for-the-prevention-and-treatment-of-obesity-and-eating-disorders-in-mexico-city/ | To provide a legal framework to develop mechanisms and tools to prevent and comprehensively address obesity overweight and eating disorders as well as to promote the adoption of correct eating and nutrition habits. |
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. |
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/ | 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. |
Broadcasting Regulations | Barbados | Law | Administrative Acts | Feb. 5 2001 | "Marketing, TV" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/cap-274b/ | These Regulations prohibit certain broadcasts and advertisements. |
Protection against Unfair Competition Act | Barbados | Law | Legislation | Feb. 19 2001 | "Advertising, Marketing, Promotion" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/act-no-20-of-1998/ | This law provides for the protection against unfair competition. |
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. |
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-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. |
Regulation of the General Health Law on Advertising | Mexico | Law | Administrative Acts | Sep. 9 1986 | "Marketing" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/regulation-of-the-general-health-law-on-advertising/ | This regulation provides for a health control over the advertising of various categories of goods and services including food and beverages. |
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. |
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. |
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. |