Healthy Skepticism Library item: 7548

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Publication type: Journal Article

McNaughton EL, Goodridge CM.
The Canadian approach to freedom of expression and the regulation of food and drug advertising.
Food Drug Law J 2003; 58:(3):521-36

Abstract:

This article discusses the Canadian approach to encompassing the inherent rights of drug manufacturers, under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freeedoms, while also protecting the health and safety of the public as the consumers of these products.

Keywords:
Advertising/legislation & jurisprudence* Canada Commerce/legislation & jurisprudence Drug Industry/legislation & jurisprudence Food Industry/legislation & jurisprudence Freedom Health Food Humans Legislation, Drug* Legislation, Food* Speech