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...
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....
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...
Aug. 23, 2023 The report analyzes the relationship between the effective enjoyment of human rights and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the Americas
Oct. 25, 2023 Whether the tax reform that introduced a tax on ultra-processed foods and ultra-processed sugary beverages (Law No. 2227 of 2022) violates the principles of equality, freedom of enterprise, and free...
2023 The Food-Based Dietary Guidelines aims to promote healthy eating by enhancing access to evidence-based nutrition and health information.
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.
2022 The National Food Safety Policy aims to ensure food safety nationwide, taking into account Ghana’s development goals, as well as international guidelines and conventions that the country has ratified.
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.
Jul. 17, 2020 Whether the Minister of Basic Education had a constitutional and statutory obligation to provide daily nutritious meals to learners who qualified for the school nutrition program.
Jan. 2020 The National Health Policy establishes a multi-sectoral national framework to improve population health and reduce non-communicable diseases.
Oct. 17, 2018 To accelerate the response to address non-communicable diseases for the health and well-being of present and future generations.
2018 The Kenya School Health Policy aims to provide a healthy, safe and friendly environment for all learners in Kenya.
2017 These food based dietary guidelines for Barbados aim to encourage healthy eating habits and to promote active lifestyles for the prevention and management of chronic nutrition-related diseases.
Nov. 7, 2017 The National Food and Nutrition Security Plan (2018-2023) describes how South Africa will combat the silent crisis of malnutrition. It also identifies the school nutrition programme as a key intervention...
2017 The Guidelines for Healthy Diets and Physical Activity aim to promote healthy eating and active living as preventive measures. It address diet and physical inactivity related to noncommunicable diseases (NCDs)....
Oct. 21, 2015 The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development provides a comprehensive and far-reaching plan for Sustainable Development Goals
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,...
2014 This document establishes principles and recommendations for an adequate and healthy diet for Brazilian population, and introduces the concept of ultra-processed foods.
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
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...
Aug. 25, 2010 This decree provides regulations on law n. 11.346 of 2006, establishing the National Food and Nutrition Policy and the parameters for a national plan about food and nutritional security.
2010 The Constitution of Kenya establishes a rights-based legal framework addressing the right to health, food, information, as well as children's rights.
Jun. 28, 2007 This ordinance establishes guidelines for health care aimed at preventing obesity and helping those who suffer it in Brazil.
Sep. 15, 2006 This law establishes principles, guidelines and definitions on the human right to food.
May. 8, 1996 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa of 1996 establishes the rights to health, to food, to information and the rights of children.
Apr. 28, 1992 The Constitution of Ghana establishes the legal framework of the State, providing on fundamental and human rights. The last amendment of the Constitution was in 1996, which is reflected in...
Jul. 20, 1991 The Constitution of Colombia regulates the organization of the State, and provides a Bill of Rights with provisions relevant for diet and health. Since its adoption in 1991, the Constitution...
Sep. 19, 1990 This law establishes general principles and guidelines on the health system, and the conditions for the promotion, protection, and recovery of health. Implementation and control mechanisms are coordinated between the...
Oct. 05, 1988 The Constitution of Brazil from 1988 establishes that education, health, the childhood protection, and the right to food are social rights.
Feb. 7, 1984 The General Health Law regulates the right to health, a fundamental right of every person according to Article 4 of the Mexican Constitution. First enacted in 1984, it has been...
This strategic plan provides guidance towards reducing non-communicable diseases burden in Kenya.
The protocols address non-communicable diseases at the primary care setting.
| Document Title | Document Country | Document Type | Document Type | Document Date | Document Categories | Document FULL URL | Document Excerpt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Noncommunicable diseases and human rights in the Americas – Report of the Special Rapporteur on Economic Social Cultural and Environmental Rights of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights | Regional | Law | International norms | Aug. 23 2023 | "Fundamental Rights, Right to food, Right to health, Right to information, Rights of children" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/noncommunicable-diseases-and-human-rights-in-the-americas-a-report-by-the-special-rapporteur-on-economic-social-cultural-and-environmental-rights-of-the-inter-american-commission-on-human-rights/ | The report analyzes the relationship between the effective enjoyment of human rights and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the Americas |
| Juan Manuel Charry Urueña y Miryam Elfriede Anaya Sánchez v Colombia (Decision C-435-23) | Colombia | Decision | Judicial | Oct. 25 2023 | "Excise tax, Fiscal Policies, Right to food, Right to health, Tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, Tax on unhealthy foods and beverages, Ultra-processed foods" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/decision-c-435-23/ | Whether the tax reform that introduced a tax on ultra-processed foods and ultra-processed sugary beverages (Law No. 2227 of 2022) violates the principles of equality freedom of enterprise and free competition. |
| Ghana National Food-Based Dietary Guidelines (2023) | Ghana | Law | Programmatic documents | 2023 | "Content regulation, Right to food, Right to health, Rights of children" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/ghana-national-food-based-dietary-guidelines-2023/ | The Food-Based Dietary Guidelines aims to promote healthy eating by enhancing access to evidence-based nutrition and health information. |
| 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. |
| National Food Safety Policy (2022) | Ghana | Law | Programmatic documents | 2022 | "Fundamental Rights, Right to food, Right to health, Rights of children" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/national-food-safety-policy-ghana-2022/ | The National Food Safety Policy aims to ensure food safety nationwide taking into account Ghana’s development goals as well as international guidelines and conventions that the country has ratified. |
| 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. |
| Equal Education and Others v. Minister of Basic Education and Others | South Africa | Decision | Judicial | Jul. 17 2020 | "Fundamental Rights, Right to food, Right to health, Rights of children" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/equal-education-and-others-v-minister-of-basic-education-and-others-2021/ | Whether the Minister of Basic Education had a constitutional and statutory obligation to provide daily nutritious meals to learners who qualified for the school nutrition program. |
| National Health Policy (2020) | Ghana | Law | Programmatic documents | Jan. 2020 | "Fundamental Rights, Right to food, Right to health, Right to information, Rights of children" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/national-health-policy-ghana-2020/ | The National Health Policy establishes a multi-sectoral national framework to improve population health and reduce non-communicable diseases. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Food Based Dietary Guidelines for Barbados | Barbados | Law | Programmatic documents | 2017 | "Content regulation, Fundamental Rights, Right to food, Right to health, Trans fat content" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/food-based-dietary-guidelines-for-barbados/ | These food based dietary guidelines for Barbados aim to encourage healthy eating habits and to promote active lifestyles for the prevention and management of chronic nutrition-related diseases. |
| National Food and Nutrition Security Plan (2018-2023) | South Africa | Law | Programmatic documents | Nov. 7 2017 | "Fundamental Rights, Right to food, Right to health, Rights of children, School Environment" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/national-food-and-nutrition-security-plan/ | The National Food and Nutrition Security Plan (2018-2023) describes how South Africa will combat the silent crisis of malnutrition. It also identifies the school nutrition programme as a key intervention for combating short term hunger amongst children. |
| National Guidelines for Healthy Diets and Physical Activity (2017) | Kenya | Law | Programmatic documents | 2017 | "Right to food, Right to health, Trans fat content, Ultra-processed foods" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/national-guidelines-for-healthy-diets-and-physical-activity-of-2017-kenya/ | The Guidelines for Healthy Diets and Physical Activity aim to promote healthy eating and active living as preventive measures. It address diet and physical inactivity related to noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). |
| The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (Sustainable Development Goals) | International | Law | International norms | Oct. 21 2015 | "Fundamental Rights, Right to health" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/transforming-our-world-the-2030-agenda-for-sustainable-development/ | The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development provides a comprehensive and far-reaching plan for Sustainable Development Goals |
| 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 |
| Dietary Guidelines for the Brazilian Population | Brazil | Law | Programmatic documents | 2014 | "Fundamental Rights, Right to food, Right to health, Ultra-processed foods" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/dietary-guidelines-for-the-brazilian-population/ | This document establishes principles and recommendations for an adequate and healthy diet for Brazilian population and introduces the concept of ultra-processed foods. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Food and Nutrition Security Standards Decree | Brazil | Law | Legislation | Aug. 25 2010 | "Fundamental Rights, Right to food, Right to health" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/food-and-nutrition-security-standards-decree/ | This decree provides regulations on law n. 11.346 of 2006 establishing the National Food and Nutrition Policy and the parameters for a national plan about food and nutritional security. |
| The Constitution of Kenya (2010) | Kenya | Law | Constitutions | 2010 | "Fundamental Rights, Right to food, Right to health, Right to information, Rights of children" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/constitution-of-kenya-2010/ | The Constitution of Kenya establishes a rights-based legal framework addressing the right to health food information as well as children's rights. |
| Ordinance on Preventing Obesity (No. 1569 of 2007) | Brazil | Law | Administrative Acts | Jun. 28 2007 | "Fundamental Rights, Right to health" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/ordinance-preventing-obesity-1569-2007/ | This ordinance establishes guidelines for health care aimed at preventing obesity and helping those who suffer it in Brazil. |
| Law on National Food and Nutritional Security System (Law No. 11.346 of 2006) | Brazil | Law | Legislation | Sep. 15 2006 | "Fundamental Rights, Right to food, Right to health, Right to information" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/national-food-and-nutrition-security-system/ | This law establishes principles guidelines and definitions on the human right to food. |
| Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (1996) | South Africa | Law | Constitutions | May. 8 1996 | "Fundamental Rights, Right to food, Right to health, Right to information, Rights of children" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/constitution-of-the-republic-of-south-africa-1996/ | The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa of 1996 establishes the rights to health to food to information and the rights of children. |
| Constitution of Ghana | Ghana | Law | Constitutions | Apr. 28 1992 | "Fundamental Rights, Right to health, Rights of children" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/constitution-of-ghana/ | The Constitution of Ghana establishes the legal framework of the State providing on fundamental and human rights. The last amendment of the Constitution was in 1996 which is reflected in the text. |
| Constitution of Colombia | Colombia | Law | Constitutions | Jul. 20 1991 | "Fundamental Rights, Right to health, Rights of children" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/constitution-of-colombia/ | The Constitution of Colombia regulates the organization of the State and provides a Bill of Rights with provisions relevant for diet and health. Since its adoption in 1991 the Constitution of Colombia has been amended several times. |
| Law on the Conditions for the Promotion Protection and Recovery of Health (No. 8080 of 1990) | Brazil | Law | Legislation | Sep. 19 1990 | "Fundamental Rights, Right to health" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/law-on-the-promotion-protection-recovery-of-health-8080-1990/ | This law establishes general principles and guidelines on the health system and the conditions for the promotion protection and recovery of health. Implementation and control mechanisms are coordinated between the national and local levels. This law has been amended several times. |
| Constitution of Brazil | Brazil | Law | Constitutions | Oct. 05 1988 | "Fundamental Rights, Right to food, Right to health, Rights of children" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/constitution-of-brazil/ | The Constitution of Brazil from 1988 establishes that education health the childhood protection and the right to food are social rights. |
| General Health Law | Mexico | Law | Legislation | Feb. 7 1984 | "Fundamental Rights, Right to health" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/general-health-law/ | The General Health Law regulates the right to health a fundamental right of every person according to Article 4 of the Mexican Constitution. First enacted in 1984 it has been amended several times (last one in 2024). |
| The NCDs strategic plan (2021/22-2025/26) | Kenya | Law | Programmatic documents | "Fundamental Rights, Right to health" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/the-non-communicable-diseases-strategic-plan/ | This strategic plan provides guidance towards reducing non-communicable diseases burden in Kenya. | |
| Protocols for Management of Selected Non-Communicable Diseases at Primary Care Setting | Kenya | Law | Programmatic documents | "Right to health, Sodium content, Trans fat content, Ultra-processed foods" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/non-communicable-diseases-at-primary-care-setting-kenya/ | The protocols address non-communicable diseases at the primary care setting. |