Nursultan Baytilesov

Nursultan Baytilesov is a member of the Mazhilis, the lower house of the Parliament of Kazakhstan. He has recently proposed mandatory labeling of 'harmful' food products and a ban on their sale in schools, citing concerns over the increasing consumption of ultra-processed foods among Kazakhstani citizens, particularly children. Baytilesov's initiative aims to address the rising rates of obesity and related health issues in Kazakhstan, which he describes as a significant social and medical problem. He has referenced international examples of successful food regulation as part of his advocacy for healthier eating habits and policies.