Estimated effects of the implementation of the Mexican warning labels regulation on the use of health and nutrition claims on packaged foods

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2021-06-10

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The study findings show that new regulation would prevent 39.4% of products from displaying health and nutrition claims; the largest reduction is observed for ultra-processed foods. It estimates the potential effects of the Official Mexican Standards 051, a new regulation that includes specifications for implementing warning labels and other packaging elements, such as health and nutrition claims on less healthy foods. The new Mexican front-of-pack labelling regulation will potentially improve information on packaging for consumers.

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FRONT-OF-PACKAGE, FOOD LABELING AND ADVERTISING, ULTRA-PROCESSED PRODUCTS, NUTRITION POLICY, LABELLING, FOOD STANDARDS, MEXICO, NORTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA

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http://hdl.handle.net/10625/60699

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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2020-2029 / Années 2020-2029
Research Results (FEH) / Résultats de recherche (AES)