Noteworthy legislative and jurisprudential developments also took place at the national level. In October 2025, Italy became the first country to legally recognise obesity as a chronic, progressive, and relapsing disease. Under this law, individuals with obesity can access essential levels of care provided by the National Health Service. In July 2025, Vietnam adopted its first tax on sugar-sweetened beverages. In the UK, the government is planning to ban energy drinks like Monster and Red Bull for individuals under 16, given their impact on concentration and sleep, as well as their contribution to obesity. In December, San Francisco initiated the first government lawsuit in the United States targeting 10 food manufacturers, including Nestlé USA, Kellogg, and Coca-Cola, over ultra processed foods (UPFs) which are…