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Food Politics
by Marion Nestle
Mar 20 2026

Weekend reading: A how-to on writing laws to protect kids against food marketing

While I am on the topic of legal challenges, UNICEF has produced an invaluable resource.

PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM UNHEALTHY FOOD MARKETING: A Toolkit for Developing Effective Laws.

It is based on a previous UNICEF document,  Taking Action to Protect Children from the Harmful Impact of Food Marketing: A Child Rights-based Approach.

It includes Model Legal Language along with essential background information.

Use it!

Toolkit roadmap

Introduction pages

  • The Context ← START HERE
  • The Problem
  • The Response
  • The Role of Governments
  • The Evidence

Steps

  • Phase 1: Gather preliminary evidence
  • Phase 2: Determine legal structures and processes
  • Phase 3: Develop substantive legal provisions
  • Phase 4: Draft the law

Spotlights and tools

  • Spotlight: Including digital environments 
  • Spotlight: Countering industry arguments
  • Spotlight: Model Legal Language
  • Template: Policy brief for national advocacy
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