front warning labeling

Dominican Republic – Congresswoman supports implementation of front warning labeling on processed foods

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The deputy of Santo Domingo East, Juliana O’Neal, expressed her support for the implementation of the front warning labeling on processed foods, considering it a fundamental tool to protect the health of Dominican families and guarantee that consumers have clear information about what they consume.

“The discussion about this labeling is not merely technical, it is a matter of rights. We must assume the commitment to defend our communities and ensure that children and young people grow up in an environment that favors healthy eating habits,” he said.

Article – Analysis of the arguments received in the public consultation for the Mexican front warning labeling

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Objective. To analyze the different elements of the arguments received during the public consultation of the Modification Project to the Official Mexican Standard-051 (NOM-051), emphasizing the protection of children and adolescents. Materials and methods. The information provided in 1 095 arguments was analyzed. Key actors were identified, and a content analysis was carried out to identify if the position was in favor or against the numerals related to the protection of children and adolescents. The analysis
was done using NVivo software. Results. 781 key players were identified. During the public consultation, four private sector tactics were identified to interfere in the NOM-051 process: a) front groups that sent comments against NOM- 051; b) questions about the scientific evidence on the relationship between consumption of sweeteners and obesity in schoolchildren; c) questions about the effectiveness of the
use of warning labeling for sweeteners; d) comments aboutcindividual responsibility individuals responsible for their disease. Conclusion. The interference of the private sector in the NOM-051 implementation process was evident in the comments submitted during the public consultation.

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