Purpose, scope of application and definitions
First: The purpose of these Guidelines is to establish the provisions to which the preparation, distribution and sale of prepared, processed and bulk foods and beverages shall be subject, in accordance with the nutritional criteria set forth in its Single Annex, as well as the bases for the promotion of healthy lifestyles in nutrition, in all schools of the National Education System.

Second: These Guidelines and its Single Annex will be applicable to all schools of the National Education System, in which prepared, processed and bulk foods and beverages are prepared, distributed and sold.