Unhealthy foods, non-communicable diseases and the right to health 2014, para. 22
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To prevent harm to people's health and fulfil their obligation under the right to health, States should put in place national policies to regulate advertising of unhealthy foods. States should formulate laws and a regulatory framework with the objective of reducing children's exposure to powerful food and drink marketing. Such regulations should ensure that the food industry provide accurate and reader-friendly nutrition information when advertising their products.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health
Document type
Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Food & Nutrition
Health
Person(s) affected
Children
Year
2014
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Other
Reference
SR Health, Report to the HRC (2014), A/HRC/26/31, para. 22.