Food laws and decisions: Right to health

Right to health related food laws and decisions

  • Kenya
    Law · Programmatic documents

    Protocols for Management of Selected Non-Communicable Diseases at Primary Care Setting

    The protocols address non-communicable diseases at the primary care setting.

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  • Kenya
    Law · Programmatic documents

    National Guidelines for Healthy Diets and Physical Activity (2017)

    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)....

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  • 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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  • Kenya
    Law · Programmatic documents

    The NCDs strategic plan (2021/22-2025/26)

    This strategic plan provides guidance towards reducing non-communicable diseases burden in Kenya.

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  • Kenya
    Law · Constitutions

    The Constitution of Kenya (2010)

    2010 The Constitution of Kenya establishes a rights-based legal framework addressing the right to health, food, information, as well as children's rights.

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  • International
    Law · International norms

    Harm reduction for sustainable peace and development – Report of the Special Rapporteur on the right to health (A/79/177)

    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....

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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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  • International
    Law · International norms

    Political declaration of the third high-level meeting of the General Assembly on the prevention and control of 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.

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  • International
    Law · International norms

    The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (Sustainable Development Goals)

    Oct. 21, 2015 The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development provides a comprehensive and far-reaching plan for Sustainable Development Goals

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  • International
    Law · International norms

    Political Declaration of the High-level Meeting of the General Assembly on the Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases

    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

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  • International
    Law · International norms

    Unhealthy foods, non-communicable diseases and the right to health – Report of the Special Rapporteur on the right to health

    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,...

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  • Regional
    Law · International norms

    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

    Aug. 23, 2023 The report analyzes the relationship between the effective enjoyment of human rights and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the Americas

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  • International
    Law · International norms

    Food, nutrition and the right to health – Report of the Special Rapporteur on the right to health (A/78/185)

    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...

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  • Colombia
    Decision · Judicial

    Juan Manuel Charry Urueña y Miryam Elfriede Anaya Sánchez v Colombia (Decision C-435-23)

    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...

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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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  • Colombia
    Decision · Judicial

    Colombian Parents’ Corporation of Mothers and Fathers, Red PaPaz v. Ministry of Health (Case No. 25000234100020190106300)

    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.

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  • Brazil
    Law · Legislation

    Food and Nutrition Security Standards Decree

    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.

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  • Brazil
    Law · Legislation

    Law on National Food and Nutritional Security System (Law No. 11.346 of 2006)

    Sep. 15, 2006 This law establishes principles, guidelines and definitions on the human right to food.

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  • Brazil
    Law · Administrative Acts

    Ordinance on National Food and Nutrition Policy

    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...

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  • Brazil
    Law · Programmatic documents

    Dietary Guidelines for the Brazilian Population

    2014 This document establishes principles and recommendations for an adequate and healthy diet for Brazilian population, and introduces the concept of ultra-processed foods.

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  • South Africa
    Decision · Judicial

    Equal Education and Others v. Minister of Basic Education and Others

    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.

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  • South Africa
    Law · Programmatic documents

    National Food and Nutrition Security Plan (2018-2023)

    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...

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  • South Africa
    Law · Constitutions

    Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (1996)

    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.

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  • Colombia
    Law · Constitutions

    Constitution of Colombia

    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...

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  • Brazil
    Law · Legislation

    Law on the Conditions for the Promotion, Protection and Recovery of Health (No. 8080 of 1990)

    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...

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  • Brazil
    Law · Constitutions

    Constitution of Brazil

    Oct. 05, 1988 The Constitution of Brazil from 1988 establishes that education, health, the childhood protection, and the right to food are social rights.

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  • Brazil
    Law · Administrative Acts

    Ordinance on Preventing Obesity (No. 1569 of 2007)

    Jun. 28, 2007 This ordinance establishes guidelines for health care aimed at preventing obesity and helping those who suffer it in Brazil.

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  • Barbados
    Law · Programmatic documents

    Food Based Dietary Guidelines for Barbados

    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.

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  • Mexico
    Law · Legislation

    General Health Law

    Mar. 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...

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