Law’s Role In Ensuring Availability And Access To Safe And Nutritious Food

Abstract

The issue of availability and access to safe and nutritious food is a crucial issue directly related to human
rights. In this context, the role of law becomes very important as an instrument for regulating, protecting, and guaranteeing the right to food. And to examine how national and international laws can contribute to ensuring the fulfillment of people’s rights to adequate and healthy food. This comprehensive
study explores the role of legal instruments in global efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 2 "Zero Hunger" and SDG 3 "Good Health and Well-being" established by
the United Nations in 2015. Food security and nutrition are foundations of human welfare that require a
strong legal framework to ensure effective implementation. This study analyzes the complexity of food
security regulations from a multidimensional perspective, covering aspects of production, distribution,
safety, and access to nutritious food. The method used is a literature review of legislation, international
conventions, and research results from institutions such as FAO, WHO, and WFP. The study results show
that the existence of a strong legal framework, both at national and international levels, greatly influences the effectiveness of food policies, especially in guaranteeing vulnerable groups’ access to safe and
nutritious food.