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Consumer rights and industry interference: the case of the soft drink industry in Colombia
12th June 2018
In this week's blog read about the now paradigmatic case of the industry attacking NCD civil society organisations campaigning against the harmful effects of sugar sweetened beverages on health.
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STATEMENT - On the exclusion of sugar tax recommendations in WHO HLC on NCDs Report
04th June 2018
NCDA today reiterated its call to governments to follow WHO guidance to put the health of citizens first and adopt a more comprehensive approach to taxation – including sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs).
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Statement: Underscoring the importance of mass media campaigns to prevent NCDs in Jamaica and around the world
01st May 2018
Statement supporting the Heart Foundation of Jamaica and its commitment to educating Jamaicans about the harms of excessive sugar consumption through mass media campaigns.
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Colombia: Constitutional Court awarded for defending consumer rights
23rd April 2018
A ruling by the Constitutional Court of Colombia defending the right of consumers to know about the effects of sugar on health has won the Global Freedom of Expression Award.