May. 27, 2013 The WHO Global Action Plan on NCDs operationalizes the commitments made in the Political Declaration of the High-level Meeting of the General Assembly on the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable...
Nov. 12, 2012 This regulation incorporates MERCOSUR Resolution No. 01/2012 standards on complementary nutritional labeling of packaged foods, regulating it. It was repaled by RDC No. 429 of 2020.
Oct. 9, 2012 The Public Health Act establishes Ghana’s regulatory framework for safeguarding public health, with provisions on food safety, labelling, advertising, and consumer protection.
Oct. 12, 2011 The law (in Spanish, "Estatuto del Consumidor") seeks to protect and promote the rights of consumers in Colombia.
Feb. 17, 2011 Regulation on trans-fat content in foodstuffs in South Africa.
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...
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...
Feb. 15, 2011 Implementing article 10 of Law No. 1355 of 2009, this regulation establishes the conditions and requirements for nutritional back-of-pack labeling of prepackaged foods.
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
Feb. 18, 2010 This administrative regulation NOM-51 (in Spanish, "Norma Oficial Mexicana") sets forth the commercial and health information requirements for the labeling of pre-packaged food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Mar. 1, 2010 This regulation prescribes minimum labelling requirements for all foodstuffs imported, sold, offered or prepackaged in South Africa.
Jun. 15, 2010 This regulation on marketing restrictions establishes requirements for marketing of foods considered to have high amounts of sugar, saturated fat, trans fat, sodium, and beverages with low nutritional content.
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.
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...
2010 The Constitution of Kenya establishes a rights-based legal framework addressing the right to health, food, information, as well as children's rights.
2010 The National Food and Nutrition Security Policy establishes an overarching, multi-sectoral framework to eradicate hunger and malnutrition and guarantee all Kenyans' right to food throughout their life cycle.
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...
Dec. 3, 2007 This policy seeks to increase development opportunities for early childhood in Colombia (in Spanish, "Política Pública Nacional de Primera Infancia").
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 The Early Childhood Act regulates and manages early childhood institutions in Jamaica, including by setting minimum standards for care, safety, and development.
Jun. 28, 2007 This ordinance establishes guidelines for health care aimed at preventing obesity and helping those who suffer it in Brazil.
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.
Sep. 15, 2006 This law establishes principles, guidelines and definitions on the human right to food.
May. 08, 2006 This ordinance establishes guidelines for promoting healthy diets in early childhood as well as in elementary and high schools.
Jun. 1, 2006 This law is the general law prescribing minimum labeling requirements for commodities and pre-packaged products, including foods. It consolidates and revises the law on standards in respect of goods and...
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...
Jun. 1, 2005 This law makes provision with respect to the protection of consumers.
Aug. 20, 2004 This technical regulation establishes requirements for labeling packaged food and food raw material. It aims to provide the consumer accurate information about the product.
Apr. 2004 This policy seeks the promotion of healthy lifestyle in the Jamaican population so as to reduce the risk of developing heart diseases, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, cervical cancer and HIV/AIDS and...
Mar. 26, 2004 The Child Care and Protection Act is a law seeking to promote the best interests, safety and well-being of children in Jamaica.
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...
2003 Jugos del Valle (Cola Cola) discussed with the State on whether fruit and nectarine fruit drinks should be considered food for tax purposes.
Jan. 16, 2003 The Consumer Protection Act make new provisions for the protection and safety of consumers, and for connected purposes.
Sep. 20, 2002 This resolution incorporates into domestic legislation the Mercosur Resolutions GMC No. 06/94 and 02/21 on mandatory and optional labeling of packaged foods.
Dec. 21, 2001 The law allocates responsibilities for the provision of health and education services, including food catering services in Colombia.
Feb. 4, 2001 The Broadcasting Regulations aim to prohibit certain broadcasts and advertisements in Barbados.
Feb. 19, 2001 This law provides for the protection against unfair competition to fulfill the obligations of Barbados under the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights of the World Trade Organisation....
2000 The Protection Against Unfair Competition Act provides safeguards against unfair competition and associated matters.
Aug. 9, 1999 This regulation aims to control and carry out the corresponding health promotion of the manufacturing, import, and export process, as well as activities, services, and establishments related to food products...
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.
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,...
Mar. 9, 1993 The Fair Competition Act promotes and maintains effective competition in markets. It prohibits anti-competitive agreements, prevents abuse of dominance, and restricts misleading or deceptive conduct. It ensures fair pricing, protects...
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.
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. 11, 1990 This law establishes rules of consumer protection and defense, public order and social interest in accordance with articles 5, items XXXII, 170, item V of Brazil's Constitution and article 48...
Jul. 13, 1990 The child and adolescent statute establishes a protection regime for children and adolescents, which includes norms on family and community life (education, sport, and culture), guardianship, adoption, among other rights....
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.
Sep. 9, 1986 This regulation provides for a health control over the advertising of various categories of goods and services, including food and beverages.
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...
Jan. 1, 1983 The Education Act coordinates education from the primary to tertiary level, including public, private and assisted private institutions.
Dec. 30, 1980 The law regulates the special tax applicable to different goods and services. The law has been amended on 15 November 2016 to include products such as energy drinks, alcoholic beverages,...
Aug. 4, 1975 These Food and Drug Regulations provides for the regulation of food, drugs, cosmetics and medical devices. These regulations implement the Food and Drugs Act. It has also been amended by...
Aug. 4, 1975 This law is the general law on food, drugs, cosmetics, and devices in Jamaica.
Oct. 1, 1974 These regulations prescribe minimum labelling requirements for processed food in Jamaica.
Oct. 21, 1969 This decree-law establishes different provisions on food standards, including for labeling.
Jul. 15, 1969 This law is the general law prescribing minimum standards for commodities, including food.
May. 11, 1965 The Chapter 254 is a legal act that provides for the prevention of adulteration of food, drugs and chemical substances and related matters. There are several amendments to this law...
Oct. 15, 1959 This law prescribes general requirements in relation to processed food, including their manufacturing or handling. It was amended in 2012.
Sep. 21, 1921 The Publich Health Act makes provisions for securing and maintaining health. There are several amendments to this law and the text reflect these changes.
Feb. 5, 1917 The Mexican Constitution provides fundamental norms on the organization of the Federal State and a Bill of Rights. The Mexican Constitution recognizes both a right to health and the right...
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global action plan for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases 2013-2030 | International | Law | International norms | May. 27 2013 | "Advertising, Children, Content regulation, Fiscal Policies, Fundamental Rights, Labeling, Marketing, School Environment, Sodium content, Subsidies, Trans fat content" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/global-action-plan-for-the-prevention-and-control-of-noncommunicable-diseases-2013-2020/ | The WHO Global Action Plan on NCDs operationalizes the commitments made in the Political Declaration of the High-level Meeting of the General Assembly on the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases recognizing the primary role and responsibility of governments in responding to the challenge of NCDs |
| Resolution on Technical Regulation on Complementary Nutritional Information (RDC No. 54 of 2012) | Brazil | Law | Administrative Acts | Nov. 12 2012 | "Claims on packaging, Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/rdc-54-2012/ | This regulation incorporates MERCOSUR Resolution No. 01/2012 standards on complementary nutritional labeling of packaged foods regulating it. It was repaled by RDC No. 429 of 2020. |
| Public Health Act (No. 851 of 2012) | Ghana | Law | Legislation | Oct. 9 2012 | "Labeling, Marketing, Right to information" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/public-health-act-act-no-851-of-2012/ | The Public Health Act establishes Ghana’s regulatory framework for safeguarding public health with provisions on food safety labelling advertising and consumer protection. |
| 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. |
| Regulation on Trans-Fat in Foodstuffs (No. R. 127) | South Africa | Law | Administrative Acts | Feb. 17 2011 | "Content regulation, Trans fat content" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/regulation-on-trans-fat-in-foodstuffs-no-r-127/ | Regulation on trans-fat content in foodstuffs in South Africa. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Resolution establishing the technical regulation for nutritional labeling of prepackaged food (Resolution No. 333 of 2011) | Colombia | Law | Administrative Acts | Feb. 15 2011 | "Back-of-pack labeling, Claims on packaging, Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/resolution-establishing-the-technical-regulation-for-nutritional-labeling-of-prepackaged-food/ | Implementing article 10 of Law No. 1355 of 2009 this regulation establishes the conditions and requirements for nutritional back-of-pack labeling of prepackaged foods. |
| 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 |
| General labeling specifications for pre-packaged food and non-alcoholic beverages (NOM-51) | Mexico | Law | Administrative Acts | Feb. 18 2010 | "Back-of-pack labeling, Claims on packaging, Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/nom-51-labeling-specifications-for-prepackaged-food-and-beverages/ | This administrative regulation NOM-51 (in Spanish "Norma Oficial Mexicana") sets forth the commercial and health information requirements for the labeling of pre-packaged food and non-alcoholic beverages. |
| Regulation on Labelling and Advertising of Foodstuffs (No. R146) | South Africa | Law | Administrative Acts | Mar. 1 2010 | "Advertising in labeling, Claims on packaging, Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/no-r146/ | This regulation prescribes minimum labelling requirements for all foodstuffs imported sold offered or prepackaged in South Africa. |
| 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-regulation-on-marketing-restrictions-unhealthy-products/ | This regulation on marketing restrictions establishes requirements for marketing of foods considered to have high amounts of sugar saturated fat trans fat sodium and beverages with low nutritional content. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| National Food and Nutrition Security Policy (2011) | Kenya | Law | Programmatic documents | 2010 | "Fundamental Rights, Nutrition education, Right to food, Rights of children, School Environment, School meals" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/national-food-and-nutrition-security-policy-kenya/ | The National Food and Nutrition Security Policy establishes an overarching multi-sectoral framework to eradicate hunger and malnutrition and guarantee all Kenyans' right to food throughout their life cycle. |
| 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. |
| Policy for Early Childhood | Colombia | Law | Programmatic documents | Dec. 3 2007 | "Fundamental Rights, Right to food, Rights of children" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/policy-for-early-childhood-colombia/ | This policy seeks to increase development opportunities for early childhood in Colombia (in Spanish "Política Pública Nacional de Primera Infancia"). |
| 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/ | The Early Childhood Act regulates and manages early childhood institutions in Jamaica including by setting minimum standards for care safety and development. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Standards Act | Barbados | Law | Legislation | Jun. 1 2006 | "Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/standards-act/ | This law is the general law prescribing minimum labeling requirements for commodities and pre-packaged products including foods. It consolidates and revises the law on standards in respect of goods and services. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Technical Regulation on Labeling Requirements for Packaged Foods and Raw Materials (Resolution No. 2652 of 2004) | Colombia | Law | Administrative Acts | Aug. 20 2004 | "Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/resolution-2652-of-2004-colombia-regulation-labeling-requirements/ | This technical regulation establishes requirements for labeling packaged food and food raw material. It aims to provide the consumer accurate information about the product. |
| National Policy for the Promotion of Healthy Lifestyle in Jamaica (2004) | Jamaica | Law | Programmatic documents | Apr. 2004 | "Labeling, Marketing, Nutrition education, School Environment" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/national-policy-for-the-promotion-of-healthy-lifestyle-in-jamaica/ | This policy seeks the promotion of healthy lifestyle in the Jamaican population so as to reduce the risk of developing heart diseases diabetes hypertension obesity cervical cancer and HIV/AIDS and to reduce the incidence of violence and injury. |
| Child Care and Protection Act (No. 11 of 2004) | Jamaica | Law | Legislation | Mar. 26 2004 | "Fundamental Rights, Right to food, Rights of children" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/child-care-and-protection-act/ | The Child Care and Protection Act is a law seeking to promote the best interests safety and well-being of children in Jamaica. |
| 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. |
| Jugos del Valle (Coca Cola) v. Government (Case No. 632/2003) | Mexico | Decision | Judicial | 2003 | "Fiscal Policies" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/jugos-del-valle-coca-cola-v-state-2003/ | Jugos del Valle (Cola Cola) discussed with the State on whether fruit and nectarine fruit drinks should be considered food for tax purposes. |
| Consumer Protection Act | Barbados | Law | Legislation | Jan. 16 2003 | "Advertising, Marketing" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/cap-326d-consumer-protection-act/ | The Consumer Protection Act make new provisions for the protection and safety of consumers and for connected purposes. |
| Resolution on Technical Regulation for Packaged Food Labelling (Resolution No. 259 of 2002) | Brazil | Law | Administrative Acts | Sep. 20 2002 | "Back-of-pack labeling, Claims on packaging, Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/rdc-259-2002-technical-regulation-packaged-food-labeling/ | This resolution incorporates into domestic legislation the Mercosur Resolutions GMC No. 06/94 and 02/21 on mandatory and optional labeling of packaged foods. |
| 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. |
| Broadcasting Regulations (Cap. 274B) | Barbados | Law | Administrative Acts | Feb. 4 2001 | "Marketing, TV" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/cap-274b-broadcasting-regulation-broadcasts-advertisements/ | The Broadcasting Regulations aim to prohibit certain broadcasts and advertisements in Barbados. |
| Protection against Unfair Competition Act (No. 20 of 1998) | Barbados | Law | Legislation | Feb. 19 2001 | "Advertising, Marketing, Promotion" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/unfair-compatition-act-no-20-of-1998/ | This law provides for the protection against unfair competition to fulfill the obligations of Barbados under the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights of the World Trade Organisation. |
| Protection Against Unfair Competition Act (No. 589 of 2000) | Ghana | Law | Legislation | 2000 | "Advertising, Promotion, Right to information" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/protection-against-unfair-competition-act-no-589-of-2000/ | The Protection Against Unfair Competition Act provides safeguards against unfair competition and associated matters. |
| Regulation of Sanitary Control of Products and Services | Mexico | Law | Administrative Acts | Aug. 9 1999 | "Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/regulation-of-sanitary-control-of-products-and-services/ | This regulation aims to control and carry out the corresponding health promotion of the manufacturing import and export process as well as activities services and establishments related to food products and other goods. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Fair Competition Act (Legal Notice No. 42 of 1995) | Jamaica | Law | Legislation | Mar. 9 1993 | "Marketing" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/fair-competition-act-legal-notice-42-1995/ | The Fair Competition Act promotes and maintains effective competition in markets. It prohibits anti-competitive agreements prevents abuse of dominance and restricts misleading or deceptive conduct. It ensures fair pricing protects consumers and supports open and efficient market conditions across sectors. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Consumer Defense Code (Law No. 8.078 of 1990) | Brazil | Law | Legislation | Sep. 11 1990 | "Advertising, Internet, Labeling, Marketing, Promotion, Sponsorship" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/law-8078-of-september-11-1990-consumer-defense-code-brazil/ | This law establishes rules of consumer protection and defense public order and social interest in accordance with articles 5 items XXXII 170 item V of Brazil's Constitution and article 48 of its Transitional Provisions. |
| Child and Adolescent Statute (Law No. 8069 of 1990) | Brazil | Law | Legislation | Jul. 13 1990 | "Fundamental Rights, Rights of children" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/law-no-8069-1990-child-and-adolescent-statute/ | The child and adolescent statute establishes a protection regime for children and adolescents which includes norms on family and community life (education sport and culture) guardianship adoption among other rights. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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). |
| Education Act | Barbados | Law | Legislation | Jan. 1 1983 | "School Environment, School meals" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/education-act/ | The Education Act coordinates education from the primary to tertiary level including public private and assisted private institutions. |
| Law on the Special Tax on Goods and Services | Mexico | Law | Legislation | Dec. 30 1980 | "Fiscal Policies, Tax on energy drinks, Tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, Tax on unhealthy foods and beverages" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/law-on-the-special-tax-on-the-production-of-goods-and-services/ | The law regulates the special tax applicable to different goods and services. The law has been amended on 15 November 2016 to include products such as energy drinks alcoholic beverages soft drinks and snacks. |
| Food and Drugs Regulations (1975) | Jamaica | Law | Administrative Acts | Aug. 4 1975 | "Claims on packaging, Content regulation, Labeling, Marketing, Sodium content" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/food-and-drugs-regulations-jamaica-1975/ | These Food and Drug Regulations provides for the regulation of food drugs cosmetics and medical devices. These regulations implement the Food and Drugs Act. It has also been amended by other normative and the changes are reflected in the text. |
| Food and Drugs Act | Jamaica | Law | Legislation | Aug. 4 1975 | "Labeling, Marketing" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/food-and-drugs-act-2/ | This law is the general law on food drugs cosmetics and devices in Jamaica. |
| Standards (Labelling of Processed Food) Regulations | Jamaica | Law | Administrative Acts | Oct. 1 1974 | "Advertising in labeling, Back-of-pack labeling, Claims on packaging, Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/standards-labelling-of-processed-food-regulations/ | These regulations prescribe minimum labelling requirements for processed food in Jamaica. |
| Basic Food Standards Decree-Law (No. 986 of 1969) | Brazil | Law | Legislation | Oct. 21 1969 | "Advertising, Claims on packaging, Labeling, Marketing" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/decree-law-986-1969-food-standards/ | This decree-law establishes different provisions on food standards including for labeling. |
| Standards Act | Jamaica | Law | Legislation | Jul. 15 1969 | "Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/standards-act-2/ | This law is the general law prescribing minimum standards for commodities including food. |
| Food Drugs and Chemical Substances Act (Chapter 254) | Kenya | Law | Legislation | May. 11 1965 | "Advertising, Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/food-drugs-and-chemical-substances-act-chapter-254-kenya/ | The Chapter 254 is a legal act that provides for the prevention of adulteration of food drugs and chemical substances and related matters. There are several amendments to this law and the text reflect these changes. |
| Processed Food Act | Jamaica | Law | Legislation | Oct. 15 1959 | "Labeling" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/processed-food-act/ | This law prescribes general requirements in relation to processed food including their manufacturing or handling. It was amended in 2012. |
| The Public Health Act (Chapter 242) | Kenya | Law | Legislation | Sep. 21 1921 | "Fundamental Rights, Right to information" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/the-public-health-act-chapter-242/ | The Publich Health Act makes provisions for securing and maintaining health. There are several amendments to this law and the text reflect these changes. |
| Mexican Constitution (1917) | Mexico | Law | Constitutions | Feb. 5 1917 | "Fundamental Rights" | https://globalfoodlaws.georgetown.edu/documents/mexican-constitution-1917/ | The Mexican Constitution provides fundamental norms on the organization of the Federal State and a Bill of Rights. The Mexican Constitution recognizes both a right to health and the right to nutritious sufficient and quality food. |
| 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. |