The Consumer Protection and Oversight Committee (CTFC) will on Wednesday (4) consider a bill that prohibits the sale of ultra-processed foods in public and private school cafeterias. Proposals are also included to facilitate the services of consumer protection agencies and to address the rights of hospitalized children and adolescents.

Bill 4.501/2020, drafted by Senator Jaques Wagner (PT-BA), proposes a series of regulations prohibiting the sale and distribution of ultra-processed (highly industrialized) foods and beverages or those high in calories, sugar, and fat in educational establishments. Additionally, the text requires cafeterias to offer healthy snack options or those tailored to individuals with dietary restrictions (such as diabetics and celiacs).