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WHO to propose model for taxing, regulating prepackaged foods

The World Health Organization will present a framework to help nations determine which prepackaged foods should be taxed or regulated.

Published Nov 5, 2026, 4:52 PM EST | WFMZZ

The World Health Organization will propose a model to help countries decide which prepackaged foods to tax and regulate. The framework is designed to assist national policymakers in identifying packaged food products for fiscal or regulatory measures.