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
Jul. 12, 2023 This law establishes actions to prevent childhood obesity in the municipality of Rio de Janeiro, particularly with respect to sale of ultraprocessed foods in schools.
Dec. 12, 2023 The decree provides for the principles, objectives, strategic axes and guidelines to promote adequate and healthy eating in the school environment.
Jul. 11, 2023 The decree provides regulations on the Municipal Law No. 7987 of 2023, establishing actions to combat childhood obesity.
Oct. 04, 2023 This law aims to promote adequate and healthy food in the school environment of basic education in the municipality of Ribeirão Preto, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. ...
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. 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....
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...
2021 This technical note aims to promote the identification and prevention of conflicts of interest in the implementation of the National School Meals Program [Programa Nacional de Alimentação Escolar (PNAE)].
Dec. 5, 2020 The resolution modifies the guidelines for the allocation of the funds of the National School Meals Program [Programa Nacional de Alimentação Escolar - PNAE] relying on the NOVA food classification...
2020 The National Strategic Plan for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases provides an action plan to address the four main non-communicable diseases of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer and chronic...
Nov. 8, 2019 To add provisions on overweight, obesity, and labeling of prepackaged food and beverages to the General Health Law (1984)
Nov. 2018 These guidelines seek to address the increasing rates of overweight and obesity in Jamaica by implementing restrictions on beverages, particularly in schools.
Oct. 17, 2018 To accelerate the response to address non-communicable diseases for the health and well-being of present and future generations.
2017 These Guidelines set out a national framework for nutrition in Barbados and aim to encourage healthy eating habits and to promote active lifestyles for the prevention and management of chronic...
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
2015 These Guidelines aim to provide clear, evidence-based information about the relationship between good nutrition, physical activity and its impact on the health and development of children and young people as...
2015 These guidelines aim to promote healthy behaviors and practices that will help the population aged two years and older to make healthy food choices.
May. 16, 2014 These guidelines aims to regulate the sale and distribution of food and beverages, promoting healthy nutrition in public schools.
Feb. 21, 2014 Guideline to promote the availability of healthy food alternatives from school tuck shops in school premises
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.
Mar. 2013 This policy provides strategies, actions and a framework for addressing the critical issues of food and nutrition security.
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...
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. 16, 2009 This law provides some principles on the National School Meals Program [Programa Nacional de Alimentação Escolar (PNAE)]. It law amends Law No. 8.880 of 2004, Law No. 11.273 of 2006,...
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...
2007 The Standards for the Operation, Management and Administration of Early Childhood Institutions define best practices for early childhood institutions and serve to encourage institutions to raise their level of practice...
Nov. 30, 2007 This law on early childhood requires operators to comply with specific personnel, physical, health and safety and other requirements to ensure that institutions offer safe environments for children.
Nov. 8, 2006 This Colombian Code establishes substantive and procedural norms for the comprehensive protection of children's rights, which includes the provision of a balanced and healthy diet.
May. 08, 2006 This ordinance establishes guidelines for promoting healthy diets in early childhood as well as in elementary and high schools.
Dec. 2006 The guidelines were created to contribute to the creation of a sustainable environment through coordinated action, that allows for the adequate development of children, young people, families and communities in...
Apr. 2004 This policy seeks to promote healthy lifestyles in the Jamaican population so as to reduce the risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, cervical cancer and HIV/AIDS and to...
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...
Dec. 21, 2001 The law allocates responsibilities for the provision of health and education services, including food catering services in Colombia.
Feb. 8, 1994 The law establishes a general regulation of the public education service in Colombia. It complies with Colombian constitutional principles regarding the right to education and the freedoms of research, learning,...
Jan. 1, 1983 This law seeks to co-ordinate the education system from primary to tertiary and including public, private and assisted private schools or educational institutions.
| Document Title | Document Country | Document Type | Document Type | Document Date | Document Categories | Document FULL URL | Document Excerpt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Law on the Childhood Obesity Prevention in the Municipality of Rio de Janeiro (Law No. 7897 of 2023) | Brazil | Law | Legislation | Jul. 12 2023 | "Sale in school premises, School Environment" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/law-on-the-childhood-obesity-prevention-in-the-municipality-of-rio-de-janeiro/ | This law establishes actions to prevent childhood obesity in the municipality of Rio de Janeiro particularly with respect to sale of ultraprocessed foods in schools. |
| 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. |
| Childhood Obesity Prevention Decree in the Municipality of Rio de Janeiro (Decree No. 52.842 of 2023) | Brazil | Law | Administrative Acts | Jul. 11 2023 | "Sale in school premises, School Environment, School meals" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/childhood-obesity-prevention-decree-in-the-municipality-of-rio-de-janeiro/ | The decree provides regulations on the Municipal Law No. 7987 of 2023 establishing actions to combat childhood obesity. |
| Law on Adequate and Healthy Food in the School Environment in the Municipality of Ribeirão Preto (Law No. 15.004 of 2024) | Brazil | Law | Legislation | Oct. 04 2023 | "Nutrition education, Sale in school premises, School Environment, Ultra-processed foods" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/adequate-healthy-food-school-environment-municipality-ribeirao-preto-law-15004-2024/ | This law aims to promote adequate and healthy food in the school environment of basic education in the municipality of Ribeirão Preto in the state of São Paulo Brazil. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Technical Note on Conflicts of Interests in National School Meals Program (Technical note No. 3228950/2022/COSAN/CGPAE/DIRAE) | Brazil | Law | Programmatic documents | 2021 | "Procurement policies, School Environment, School meals, Ultra-processed foods" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/conflicts-of-interests-in-pnae-technical-note-no-3228950-2022-cosan-cgpae/ | This technical note aims to promote the identification and prevention of conflicts of interest in the implementation of the National School Meals Program [Programa Nacional de Alimentação Escolar (PNAE)]. |
| Resolution on National School Meals Program and the Direct Financial Resources in School Program (Resolution No. 6 of 2020) | Brazil | Law | Administrative Acts | Dec. 5 2020 | "Nutrition education, School Environment, School meals, Ultra-processed foods" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/resolution-no-6-of-may-8-2020-national-school-meals-program/ | The resolution modifies the guidelines for the allocation of the funds of the National School Meals Program [Programa Nacional de Alimentação Escolar - PNAE] relying on the NOVA food classification system. |
| National Strategic Plan for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases – 2020-2025 | Barbados | Law | Programmatic documents | 2020 | "Nutrition education, School meals" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/national-strategic-plan-for-the-prevention-and-control-of-non-communicable-diseases-2020-2025/ | The National Strategic Plan for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases provides an action plan to address the four main non-communicable diseases of cardiovascular diseases diabetes cancer and chronic respiratory diseases as well as the four main risk factors of unhealthy diet physical inactivity harmful use of alcohol and tobacco use. |
| 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) |
| Interim Guidelines for Beverages in Schools | Jamaica | Law | Programmatic documents | Nov. 2018 | "Sale in school premises, Sale near school premises, School Environment" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/interim-guidelines-for-beverages-in-schools/ | These guidelines seek to address the increasing rates of overweight and obesity in Jamaica by implementing restrictions on beverages particularly in schools. |
| 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. |
| Food Based Dietary Guidelines for Barbados | Barbados | Law | Programmatic documents | 2017 | "School meals" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/food-based-dietary-guidelines-for-barbados/ | These Guidelines set out a national framework for nutrition in Barbados and aim to encourage healthy eating habits and to promote active lifestyles for the prevention and management of chronic nutrition-related diseases. |
| 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). |
| 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 |
| Nutritious and Healthy Foods in Schools Nutritional and Practical Guidelines for Barbados | Barbados | Law | Programmatic documents | 2015 | "School Environment, School meals" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/nutritious-and-healthy-foods-in-schools-nutritional-and-practical-guidelines-for-barbados/ | These Guidelines aim to provide clear evidence-based information about the relationship between good nutrition physical activity and its impact on the health and development of children and young people as well as to provide nutrient-based standards which can be used to develop suitable menus so that healthy food and drinks can be offered in schools and to encourage schools to develop and implement food policies which promote healthy eating throughout the school. |
| Food Based Dietary Guidelines for Jamaica | Jamaica | Law | Programmatic documents | 2015 | "School meals" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/food-based-dietary-guidelines-for-jamaica/ | These guidelines aim to promote healthy behaviors and practices that will help the population aged two years and older to make healthy food choices. |
| General Guidelines for the Sale and Distribution of Food and Beverages for Consumption in Schools | Mexico | Law | Programmatic documents | May. 16 2014 | "Sale in school premises, School Environment, School meals" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/general-guidelines-of-food-and-beverages-for-consumption-in-schools/ | These guidelines aims to regulate the sale and distribution of food and beverages promoting healthy nutrition in public schools. |
| National School Nutrition Programme Guidelines for Tuck Shop Operators | South Africa | Law | Programmatic documents | Feb. 21 2014 | "Sale in school premises" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/national-school-nutrition-programme-guidelines-for-tuck-shop-operators/ | Guideline to promote the availability of healthy food alternatives from school tuck shops in school premises |
| 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. |
| Food and Nutrition Security Policy | Jamaica | Law | Programmatic documents | Mar. 2013 | "Right to food, School Environment" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/food-and-nutrition-security-policy/ | This policy provides strategies actions and a framework for addressing the critical issues of food and nutrition security. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Law on the Provision of School Meals (No. 11.947 of 2009) | Brazil | Law | Legislation | Jun. 16 2009 | "Nutrition education, School Environment, School meals" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/law-no-11-947-school-meals-pnae/ | This law provides some principles on the National School Meals Program [Programa Nacional de Alimentação Escolar (PNAE)]. It law amends Law No. 8.880 of 2004 Law No. 11.273 of 2006 Law No. 11.507 of 2007 and repeals Law No. 8.913 of 1994. It has been subsequently amended by Law 12.695 of 2012 Law 14.660 of 2023 and Law 14.734 of 2023. |
| 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. |
| Standards for the Operation Management and Administration of Early Childhood Institutions | Jamaica | Law | Programmatic documents | 2007 | "School Environment, School meals" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/standards-for-the-operation-management-and-administration-of-early-childhood-institutions/ | The Standards for the Operation Management and Administration of Early Childhood Institutions define best practices for early childhood institutions and serve to encourage institutions to raise their level of practice above minimum requirements. |
| Early Childhood Act | Jamaica | Law | Legislation | Nov. 30 2007 | "School Environment" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/early-childhood-act/ | This law on early childhood requires operators to comply with specific personnel physical health and safety and other requirements to ensure that institutions offer safe environments for children. |
| Code for Children and Adolescents (Law No. 1098 of 2006) | Colombia | Law | Legislation | Nov. 8 2006 | "School Environment" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/law-1098-2006-colombian-code-for-children-adolescents/ | This Colombian Code establishes substantive and procedural norms for the comprehensive protection of children's rights which includes the provision of a balanced and healthy diet. |
| Ordinance on the Protomotion of Healthy Diets in the School Enviroment | Brazil | Law | Administrative Acts | May. 08 2006 | "Nutrition education, Sale in school premises, Sale near school premises, School Environment" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/ordinance-on-the-protomotion-of-healthy-diets-in-the-school-enviroment/ | This ordinance establishes guidelines for promoting healthy diets in early childhood as well as in elementary and high schools. |
| National Guidelines for the Implementation and Development of Healthy Environment Strategies | Colombia | Law | Programmatic documents | Dec. 2006 | "Nutrition education, School Environment" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/national-guidelines-for-the-implementation-and-development-of-healthy-environment-strategies/ | The guidelines were created to contribute to the creation of a sustainable environment through coordinated action that allows for the adequate development of children young people families and communities in their individual family and collective habitat. |
| National Policy for the Promotion of Healthy Lifestyle in Jamaica | Jamaica | Law | Programmatic documents | Apr. 2004 | "School Environment" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/national-policy-for-the-promotion-of-healthy-lifestyle-in-jamaica/ | This policy seeks to promote healthy lifestyles in the Jamaican population so as to reduce the risk of developing heart disease 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. |
| Law on Resources and Competences for the Provision of Education and Health Services (Law No. 715 of 2001) | Colombia | Law | Legislation | Dec. 21 2001 | "School Environment" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/law-715-of-2001-provision-education-health-services-colombia/ | The law allocates responsibilities for the provision of health and education services including food catering services in Colombia. |
| General Education Law (Law No. 115 of 1994) | Colombia | Law | Legislation | Feb. 8 1994 | "Fundamental Rights, Right to food, Rights of children, School Environment" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/law-115-1994-general-education-law-colombia/ | The law establishes a general regulation of the public education service in Colombia. It complies with Colombian constitutional principles regarding the right to education and the freedoms of research learning and teaching. |
| Education Act | Barbados | Law | Legislation | Jan. 1 1983 | "School Environment, School meals" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/education-act/ | This law seeks to co-ordinate the education system from primary to tertiary and including public private and assisted private schools or educational institutions. |