Guías alimentarias basadas en alimentos del Ecuador
The aims of the FBDGs is to serve as a healthy diet reference for different population groups, as well as to guide sectoral public policies related to food security and nutrition of the country.
The dietary guidelines were developed through a multidisciplinary approach, establishing two participatory platforms. The first, an Interinstitutional Steering Committee, was created to govern the process and included delegates from ministries of health, agriculture, aquaculture, social inclusion, education and FAO (as an entity of technical and financial support). The second, a multi-stakeholder technical committee (the national technical board), was formed to oversee the technical process, including representatives from academia, civil society, United Nations agencies, and public and private institutions.
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Ecuador Sugar Tax
10% ad valorem tax is applied to soft drinks with less than 25g of sugar per litre and to all energy drinks. Drinks with more than 25g of sugar per litre are taxed at a special rate of $0.0018 per gram of sugar. Drinks exempt from the tax include dairy products and their derivatives, mineral water and juices that have 50% of natural content
Acuerdo ministerial No. 00004439 - Límites máximos de grasas trans en grasas y aceites comestibles, margarinas e insumos para las industrias de alimentos, panaderías, restaurantes o servicios de comidas (catering)
Measures to limit or virtually eliminate industrially-produced trans fatty acids in food intended for the final consumer and/or for supply to retail.
Art. 1.-
The content of trans fatty acids in fats, vegetable oils and margarines sold directly to the consumer shall not exceed two (2) grams of trans fatty acids per hundred (100) grams of fat.
Art. 2.-
The content of trans fatty acids in fats, edible oils and inputs used in the food industry, bakeries, restaurants or catering, may contain up to two (2) grams of trans fatty acids per hundred (100) grams of fat.
Art. 3.-
The content of trans fatty acids naturally present in animal fats from ruminant meat and ruminant meat and/or milk products is not subject to the requirements referred to in Articles 1 and 2.
Art. 4.-
The provisions of this Ministerial Agreement are issued are mandatory and apply to all edible oils and fats, margarines for direct sale, as well as those used as raw materials and inputs for the food industry, bakeries, restaurants or services of
food (catering), which are marketed for human consumption in the national territory.
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| Categories: | Evidence of Marketing Guidelines/Policy |
| Year(s): | 2014 (ongoing) |
| Target age group: | Adults and children |
| Organisation: | Ministry of Public Health |
| Linked document: | Download linked document |
| References: | Information provided with kind permission of WHO Global database on the Implementation of Nutrition Action (GINA): https://extranet.who.int/nutrition/gina/en/node/23225 (last accessed 11.08.22) |
Choose well to live well
Food labelling campaign
| Categories: | Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign |
| Categories (partial): | Labelling Regulation/Guidelines |
| Year(s): | 2014 (ongoing) |
| Target age group: | Adults and children |
| Organisation: | Ministry of Public Health |
| Find out more: | www.salud.gob.ec |
| References: | Ministerio de Salud Pública – El Ministerio de Salud Pública ejerce la rectoría del Sistema Nacional de Salud a fin de garantizar el derecho a la salud del pueblo ecuatoriano [Internet]. Available from: https://www.salud.gob.ec/
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LEY ORGÁNICA DE RÉGIMEN TRIBUTARIO INTERNO 2014 (amended 2016) Impuesto a los Consumos Especiales ICE
Mandatory volume or weight based specific excise tax on unhealthy food or drink products.
Non-alcoholic beverages and soft drinks with a sugar content greater than 25 grams per liter of beverage, except energy drinks. The taxable base will be established according to the grams of sugar contained in each non-alcoholic beverage, according to the information contained in the records of the national health authority, without prejudice to the verifications that the Tax Administration may carry out, multiplied by the sum of the net volume of each product and by the corresponding specific rate established in article 82 of this Law.
- Soft drinks with a sugar content of less than or equal to 25 grams per liter of beverage and energy drinks: 10%
- Non-alcoholic and carbonated beverages with a sugar content greater than 25 grams per liter of beverage, except for energy drinks: $0.18 per 100 grams of sugar
Non-alcoholic beverages and soft drinks with sugar content include syrups or concentrates for mixing at the point of sale.
Non-alcoholic beverages and soft drinks must detail their sugar content on the packaging in accordance with the labelling rules; if not done or incorrectly, the tax shall be calculated on the basis of 150 grams of sugar per litre of beverage, or its equivalent in presentations of different content.
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| Categories: | Taxation/Subsidies on Food or Beverages or law relating to public health |
| Year(s): | 2014 (ongoing) |
| Target age group: | Adults and children |
| Linked document: | Download linked document |
| References: | Information provided with kind permission of WHO Global database on the Implementation of Nutrition Action (GINA): https://extranet.who.int/nutrition/gina/en/node/25416 (last accessed 11.08.22) |
PLAN DE ACCIÓN PARA LA PREVENCIÓN DE LA OBESIDAD EN LA NIÑEZ Y LA ADOLESCENCIA
National obesity strategy integrating components of physical activity and nutrition with overweight / obesity-specific focus.
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| Categories: | Evidence of National Obesity Strategy/Policy or Action plan |
| Year(s): | 2014 (ongoing) |
| Target age group: | Children |
| Linked document: | Download linked document |
Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano RTE INEN 022 (2R) Rotulado de productos alimenticios procesados, envasados y empaquetados
Mandatory national labelling guidelines for packaged foods and drinks in place.
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| Categories: | Labelling Regulation/Guidelines |
| Year(s): | 2014 (ongoing) |
| Target age group: | Adults and children |
| Organisation: | Ministry of Industries and Productivity |
| Linked document: | Download linked document |
| References: | Information provided with kind permission of WHO Global database on the Implementation of Nutrition Action (GINA): https://extranet.who.int/nutrition/gina/en/node/22924 (last accessed 10.08.22) |
Traffic Light Food Labelling
A mandatory ˜traffic light™ system used on the front of food packaging to indicate high (red), medium(orange) or low (green) levels of fats, sugars and salt. Despite opposition from industry, the Ecuadorian government introduced regulations in August 2014 requiring processed food packages to carry traffic light labels, framed and placed on a white or gray background. The labels must also be proportional in size to the product's principal panel.
| Categories: | Labelling Regulation/Guidelines |
| Year(s): | 2014 (ongoing) |
| Target age group: | Adults and children |
| Organisation: | Ministry of Health |
| Find out more: | journals.plos.org |
| Linked document: | Download linked document |
| References: | Sandoval LA, Carpio CE, Sanchez-Plata M. The effect of ‘Traffic-Light’ nutritional labelling in carbonated soft drink purchases in Ecuador. Cummings M, editor. PLOS ONE. 2019 Oct 3;14(10):e0222866.
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National Plan for Good Living 2013-2017
Objectives include the promotion of a healthy diet and exercise.
Substitute Regulations for the Operation of School Bars of the National Education System (Agreement No. 0004-10)
National mandatory standards for food available in schools.
Art.1.- School bars are premises that are located within educational institutions, authorized for the preparation and sale of food and beverages, natural and / or processed, which provide a nutritious, safe, varied and sufficient diet.
Article 2.- The purpose of these Regulations is to:
(a) Establish requirements for the operation of school bars, their administration and control;
(b) To monitor hygienic parameters and nutritional indicators that enable the food and beverages prepared and sold to be healthy, nutritious and safe; and
(c) Promote healthy eating habits in the national education system.
Art. 3.- This regulation is mandatory in all bars of educational institutions in the country.
Art. 10.- The food, beverages and preparations that are sold in school bars and that are prepared in them, must be natural, fresh and nutritious, with characteristics of safety and quality, so that they do not constitute a risk to the health of those who consume them; the school bar service provider and its staff shall dispense food in accordance with hygiene and protective measures. The consumption of safe water and fiber-rich foods should be promoted.
Food and beverages prepared at the bar and/or industrially processed should cover 15 percent of nutritional recommendations for age.
Art. 11.- Processed foods and beverages sold in school bars must have a current sanitary registration, be labelled in accordance with national regulations and the corresponding nutritional declaration, especially total fats, saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, total carbohydrates and sodium. Processed and/or prepared foods and beverages may not be sold in the bar, containing caffeine, artificial sweeteners (except sucralose) and foods that are energy-dense with high fat, simple carbohydrates and salt.
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GNPR 2016-17 (q7) Breastfeeeding promotion and/or counselling
WHO Global Nutrition Policy Review 2016-2017 reported the evidence of breastfeeding promotion and/or counselling (q7)
| Categories: | Evidence of Breastfeeding promotion or related activity |
| Target age group: | Adults |
| Organisation: | Ministry of Health (information provided by the GINA progam) |
| Find out more: | extranet.who.int |
| References: | Information provided with kind permission of WHO Global database on the Implementation of Nutrition Action (GINA): https://extranet.who.int/nutrition/gina/en |
Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes: National Implementation of the International Code Status Report 2016 (Promotion of Breastfeeding)
The 2016 report provides information on the status of implementing the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes and subsequent
relevant World Health Assembly resolutions (“the Code”) in and by countries. The report also identifies in which countries they actively promote the benefits of breastfeeding.
| Categories: | Evidence of Breastfeeding promotion or related activity |
| Target age group: | Adults |
| Organisation: | WHO UNICEF IBFAN |
| References: | WHO. UNICEF. IBFAN. Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes: National Implementation of the International Code. Status Report 2016. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2016 |
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