In order to promote healthy eating lifestyles, the federal government through the National Commission for Regulatory Improvement (CONAMER) will implement a draft of General Guidelines to regulate cooperatives, canteens, vending machines or businesses that sell food and beverages to students in any school of the National Education System.
The draft bill seeks to stop the sale of processed products with high levels of sodium, sugars or fats in educational centers at preschool, elementary, middle, high school, technological institutes and universities.
What foods will no longer be sold?
- Chilaquiles
- Quesadillas
- Tacos
- Fried foods
- Cookies
- Sweets
- Sugary drinks
- Donuts
- Ice cream
- Boxed cereals
- Juices
- Chewing gum
- Nectars or puddings
- Products with front labeling and that are used to prepare foods such as panpizza, banderillas or hot dogs.
It also seeks to eliminate the advertising of foods and beverages with sugar, salt and high caloric or fat content.
