Food laws and decisions: Advertising in labeling

Regulation of advertising and promotion practices in food labeling (including use characters, cartoons, or colors attractive to children);

Advertising in labeling related food laws and decisions

  • Kenya
    Law · Programmatic documents

    Kenya School Health Policy (2018)

    2018 The Kenya School Health Policy aims to provide a healthy, safe and friendly environment for all learners in Kenya.

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  • Kenya
    Law · Programmatic documents

    Kenya Nutrient Profile Model (2025)

    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...

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  • Mexico
    Decision · Judicial

    Herdez and others v. Government (Case No. 465 of 2022)

    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...

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  • Mexico
    Decision · Judicial

    Desde el Corazón del Fruto, S.A. de C.V. v Government

    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.

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  • Mexico
    Decision · Judicial

    Santa Clara, S.A. de C.V. v. Government

    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.

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  • Jamaica
    Law · Administrative Acts

    Standards (Labelling of Processed Food) Regulations

    Oct. 1, 1974 These regulations prescribe minimum labelling requirements for processed food in Jamaica.

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  • Mexico
    Law · Administrative Acts

    Amendment to NOM-51 – Front-of-Pack Labeling (Warning Labels) (2020)

    Mar. 27, 2020 This administrative regulation (NORMA Oficial Mexicana) amends NOM-51. It introduces a front-of-pack labeling model based on warning labels, effectively repealing the 2014 amendment to NOM-51. Moreover, it introduces advertising restrictions....

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  • Brazil
    Decision · Judicial

    Associação Nacional de Defesa da Cidadania e do Consumidor (Anadec) v. Vinícola Perini (Case No. REsp 1.605.489-SP)

    2016 A public civil lawsuit [ação civil pública] against Vinícola Perini questioning the absence of information on sodium and calories contents on wine bottles' labels.

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  • Brazil
    Decision · Judicial

    Office of the Federal Prosecutor v. National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) (Case No. REsp 1.537.571-SP)

    Sep. 27, 2016 A public civil lawsuit [ação civil pública] against the National Health Surveillance Agency [Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária (ANVISA)] due to irregularities on the labels of light and diet products...

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  • South Africa
    Law · Administrative Acts

    Regulation on Labelling and Advertising of Foodstuffs (No. R146)

    Mar. 1, 2010 This regulation prescribes minimum labelling requirements for all foodstuffs imported, sold, offered or prepackaged in South Africa.

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