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A celebratory occasion: Mexico's law for the elimination of industrially-produced trans fatty acids enters into force

02nd October 2023

On Wednesday 20 September, we celebrated the entry into force of a law for the elimination of industrially-produced trans fatty acids in Mexico.

iTFA,

trans fats,

nutrition,

unhealthy diets,

malnutrition,

junk food,

Mexico,

industry interference
These countries are best at defending citizens from ‘sin’ industries

15th July 2022

Is your government under the influence of the makers of so-called ‘unhealthy commodities’ — alcohol, tobacco and junk food?

unhealthy commodities,

junk food,

alcohol,

tobacco,

sin industries
These are 6 tactics Big Business uses to avoid tobacco, alcohol, junk food laws

29th June 2022

A new report identifies six key strategies used by junk food companies and the alcohol and tobacco industries to avoid regulation.

SSBs,

processed foods,

junk food,

alcohol,

tax,

industry,

tobacco
Child rights: the right approach for governments to protect children from harmful marketing

15th November 2018

States are under pressure to better protect children from the harmful impact that unhealthy food marketing has on them. Recent Unicef and WHO EURO reports explain why a child rights approach is key to securing their right to health.

,

marketing,

rights,

human rights,

child rights,

junk food,

unhealthy food and beverages