Products that risk health
Failure to control the production marketing and consumption of products that risk health

Type of entry: Potential Violation

Broader Terms:

Other Related Terms (keywords):

  • Alcohol
  • Pesticides
  • Tobacco

See ESC right:

Health measures, preventative

Relevant ICESCR Articles:

12(1): The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health.

12(2)(b): The steps to be taken by the States Parties to the present Covenant to achieve the full realization of this right shall include those necessary for:
(b) The improvement of all aspects of environmental and industrial hygiene;

12(2)(c): The steps to be taken by the States Parties to the present Covenant to achieve the full realization of this right shall include those necessary for:

    (c) The prevention, treatment and control of epidemic, endemic, occupational and other diseases;


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