After more than two decades of work, the country leads the way in the protection and promotion of this fundamental right with the approval of the General Law on Adequate and Sustainable Food, the UN institution adds.

It explains that the legislation is composed of 111 articles, and its main objective is to prioritize the right to health, the environment, water and the best interests of children in all policies related to adequate food by the Mexican State.

It also establishes planning, coordination and competition mechanisms between the authorities of the Federation, the states, municipalities and territorial districts to guarantee the full exercise of this right.

In addition, the law seeks to promote the production, supply, fair and equitable distribution and consumption of nutritious, sufficient, quality, safe and culturally appropriate food.

The main objective of this approach is to favor the protection and exercise of the right to adequate food, avoiding food waste and strengthening the self-sufficiency, sovereignty and food security of the country.

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