Kazakhstan to Restrict Unhealthy Food Ads to Protect Children's Health

Kazakhstan Proposes Restrictions on Unhealthy Food Advertising Kazakhstan is considering a significant step to improve public health by limiting the advertisement of products high in sugar, salt, and fat. This initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Health's Sanitary and Epidemiological Control Committee, aims to curb the rise of unhealthy eating habits among children and teenagers. The Committee is developing a new system to assess the nutritional content of products, identifying those deemed harmful. "Our main goal is to focus on the proper nutrition of the Kazakh people," stated Committee representative Jasulan Alpyysbayev. "The quality of food consumed daily by children and adolescents is a major concern. We've already implemented healthy eating standards in schools, restricting products like sugar, salt, and energy drinks. Now, we plan to assess their health impact and regulate advertising." The proposed restrictions are in line with World Health Organization recommendations. If implemented, this would be the first time Kazakhstan has placed specific limits on the advertising of unhealthy products. The initiative reflects a growing global movement to combat diet-related diseases through stricter regulations.