Junk Food in School against the Law in UAE

A large number of school canteens are not complying with the existing regulations prompting health authorities to draft stricter laws that will ensure that only healthy foodstuff is made available to children in schools. The federal law currently awaiting cabinet approval aims at reducing childhood obesity and promoting healthy eating habits among children. Once rolled out, all public and private schools will have to follow unified canteen and food safety guidelines across the country. Junk food will be out and only healthy food recommended under the food pyramid will be available. Tiffin boxes brought from home will be monitored so that parents also follow the guidelines and pack healthy lunches. (Source)