The Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) in Mexico has validated regulatory guidelines restricting the sale of junk food in educational institutions, including high schools and universities. The ruling confirms that the standards established by the Ministry of Public Education (SEP) and the Ministry of Health are consistent with the Mexican Constitution.
This decision by the full bench of the Supreme Court reinforces the legal authority of health and education authorities to implement nutritional policies within schools. The measure is intended to regulate the food environment in academic settings to align with constitutional health mandates.
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