Using Domestic Law in the Fight Against Obesity : An Introductory Guide for the Pacific

Most Pacific island countries and areas have National Plans of Action on Nutrition (NPAN) and this guide is intended to raise awareness that NPAN may be supported by the passing of domestic law. These laws should not contradict international obligations like the responsibilities undertaken as a consequence of accession to the World Trade Organization. Domestic laws can be used by a government to influence the availablity and accessibility of food products and so be used to help to achieve public health nutrition objectives. The rules and provisions of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreements place many challenges and demands upon those countries that are WTO members, or intend to become so and plan to develop regulatory approaches to support their National Plans of Action on Nutrition (NPAN).WHO Regional Office For the Western Pacific Staff is the author of 'Using Domestic Law in the Fight Against Obesity : An Introductory Guide for the Pacific', published 2003 under ISBN 9789290610458 and ISBN 929061045X.