Order No. 1563/2008 of the Ministry of Public Health validating the List of foods not recommended for preschoolers and schoolchildren and the principles underlying a healthy diet for children and adolescents.

This Order primarily addresses regulations concerning the nutritional standards and food safety policies for preschool and school children, issued by the Ministry of Public Health. Its objectives include establishing a list of unrecommended foods, principles for a healthy diet, and specific nutritional requirements for children and adolescents. The regulation aims to promote healthy eating habits and ensure compliance with public health standards in educational settings. Key measures include the approval of a list of foods not recommended for children, restrictions on marketing certain products within educational premises, and the endorsement of principles underpinning a healthy diet. It specifies the daily caloric and nutritional requirements, food equivalences, and the use of a food pyramid tailored to different age groups and caloric needs. The document emphasizes the importance of food diversity, proportionality among food groups, moderation in consumption, and specific dietary rules for preschool and school-aged children. It also mandates that economic operators provide proof of food composition and outlines the responsibilities of health authorities in monitoring compliance. Implementation involves the enforcement of these regulations by health authorities, including control measures and compliance checks. The document references the publication process in the Official Gazette and stipulates that the provisions are to be integrated with existing hygiene rules and legal requirements. It also details institutional responsibilities, such as oversight by public health authorities and municipalities, and emphasizes procedural aspects like labelling, analysis, and adherence to specified nutritional standards, ensuring a structured approach to promoting healthy diets in educational environments.