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Mexico's Supreme Court upholds junk food sales ban in schools
Mexico’s Supreme Court upheld rules banning junk food sales in schools across the country’s education system.
The rules cover the preparation, distribution and sale of food and drinks, including processed products and bulk foods, according to nutritional standards.
The ban also applies inside universities, where companies argued that adult students should be free to choose what they eat.
The court rejected that argument and said the rules do not violate constitutional rights or protections cited by the companies.
The ruling followed challenges brought by food and drink distributors and sellers.
The decision keeps the restrictions in force for schools at every education level.
Schools must follow the rules and promote healthier eating.
Mexico’s Supreme Court upheld rules banning the sale of junk food in schools across the national education system.
The ruling covers basic education, high schools and universities.
The court said education and health authorities can regulate food and drink sales to protect health and promote healthy eating.
The restrictions do not ban the products outside schools, and businesses may adapt their offerings to comply.
The court rejected companies’ challenges to the rules, including arguments about university students’ age and commercial freedoms.
- Who
- Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled on challenges brought by food and drink companies.
- What
- It upheld rules restricting junk food sales in schools, including universities.
- When
- The court ruled on October 13, 2026.
- Where
- Schools across Mexico’s National Education System.
- Why
- The rules aim to protect health and promote healthy eating.
Food and drink companies
Mexico’s Supreme Court
Scope of regulation
Food and drink companies
The companies challenged rules restricting food and drink sales in schools.
Mexico’s Supreme Court
The court upheld the rules across all education levels, including universities.
University students
Food and drink companies
The companies argued that restricting sales to university students conflicts with their personal autonomy because they are adults.
Mexico’s Supreme Court
The court rejected that argument and said the state’s duty to protect health also applies in educational settings.
Commercial rights
Food and drink companies
The companies sought legal protection from the rules.
Mexico’s Supreme Court
The court found that the rules do not violate commercial freedoms, noting businesses can sell outside schools or adapt their products.
The agreement containing the rules was published in Mexico’s Official Gazette.
The Supreme Court ruled on three appeals and upheld the school food rules.
- Appeals
- 127, 183 and 91 of 2026
- Court session
- October 13, 2026
- Agreement publication
- September 30, 2024
- Coverage
- Basic education through universities
- Restrictions
- Sale and advertising of products carrying front-of-package warning labels inside schools
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What people are saying
The Union’s justice does not grant protection to the companies that challenged the Agreement