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Civil Liability Arising from the Violation of the Right to Healthy Nutrition and Food Security in Iranian Law
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Mohammad Javad Abdollahi *1    , Imaneh Shalforoush Amiri2 , Zahra Derakhshan Houreh2 |
1- Department of Law, Kho.C., Islamic Azad University, Khomeinishahr, Iran.
2- Department of Law, Na.C., Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran. |
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Abstract: (318 Views) |
Background and Aim: Food security and access to healthy and safe nutrition are among the most important foundations for realizing the right to health and are considered fundamental human rights. In addition to its direct connection with human dignity, this right plays a decisive role in sustainable development and social justice. Considering global challenges such as climate change, population growth, economic crises and disruptions in food supply chains, ensuring sustainable access to healthy food has become one of the main concerns of governments and international organizations. In this context, legal systems, through mechanisms such as civil liability, can play an important role in preventing violations of this right and compensating damages resulting from it. The main objective of this study is to examine the foundations and elements of civil liability arising from violations of the right to healthy nutrition and food security in Iranian law and to analyze existing legal capacities for consumer protection and safeguarding public health.
Methods: This research was conducted using a qualitative approach and data were collected through library-based methods. The collected data were analyzed using a descriptive-analytical method.
Ethical Considerations: In the present study, ethical principles related to library-based research, including originality of sources, honesty and integrity in citation and reporting, were observed.
Results: The findings indicate that within Iranian law, it is possible to invoke civil liability to compensate damages resulting from violations of the right to healthy nutrition and food security. This liability may be attributed to producers, distributors and even supervisory bodies. The results also show that fault, damage and causation play key roles in establishing liability, although in certain specific cases, strict liability may also be applicable. Additionally, the findings reveal the existence of legislative gaps and weaknesses in regulatory supervision that may hinder full protection of consumer rights.
Conclusion: Civil liability serves as one of the most important legal tools for supporting the right to healthy nutrition and ensuring food security in Iranian law. However, achieving effective consumer protection requires strengthening regulatory supervision, eliminating legislative gaps and expanding protective approaches, particularly in the area of strict liability. |
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| Keywords: Civil Responsibility, Right to Healthy Nutrition, Food Security, Iranian Laws |
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Type of Study: Original Article |
Received: 2025/09/9 | Accepted: 2025/11/11 | Published: 2026/02/11
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