2016 Food policy Tobacco control

Report of the Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health, par. 87 (2016)

Text of the recommendation

87. Private entities, including transnational corporations, should ensure that their operations do not undermine the realization of individual health rights. In particular, companies that produce tobacco, food or beverages should abide by industry- or Government-led regulations on marketing products to children in the sporting context. Companies involved in major sporting events must also ensure that their operations meet human rights standards, and must fully implement the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights69 — a responsibility shared with international sporting bodies.

Citation

Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health, Interim Report on the Right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health, A/HRC/32/33, (2016). Par. 87. Available at: https://documents-dds-ny.un.org/doc/UNDOC/GEN/G16/067/39/PDF/G1606739.pdf?OpenElement