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Using domestic law in the fight against obesity : an introductory guide for the Pacific

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posted on 2003-01-01, 00:00 authored by Mark LawrenceMark Lawrence
Contents: Acknowledgements -- What is the purpose of this introductory guide? -- Why use domestic laws in the fight against obesity? -- What must be considered when using domestic laws in the fight against obesity? -- The Agreement on Agriculture -- The SPS Agreement -- The TBT Agreement -- Which approach is best used in the fight against obesity? -- Pricing controls -- Restrictions on supply -- Labelling requirement -- How might a regulatory approach be justified? -- Where to from here? -- Conclusion -- References<br><br>

History

Language

eng

Notes

Prepared by Dr Mark Lawrence, Senior Lecturer, School of Health Sciences, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia, as a background document for the FAO/SPC/WHO Consultation on Food Safety and Quality in the Pacific, held in Nadi, Fiji on 11-15 November 2002, supported by comments from Ms Josephine Cooper, Director, Centre for Health, Law, Ethics and Policy, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSWAustralia.

Publication classification

A5 Minor research monograph

Copyright notice

2003, World Health Organization

Pagination

1 - 20

ISBN-13

9789290610458

ISBN-10

929061045X

Publisher

World Health Organisation

Place of publication

Geneva, Switzerland