Schools will no longer have to sell only healthy food on their premises, with the Government scrapping the requirement to do so.
The previous Labour Government introduced the measure in a bid to combat childhood obesity.
Education Minister Anne Tolley says the regulation for only healthy food options to be available for sale at schools is unnecessary and a bureaucratic burden.
Mrs Tolley says boards of trustees should make their own decisions about what are appropriate foods and drinks and is confident they will act responsibly.
She says schools have told her the rule is confusing, particularly when it comes to fundraising and school events.
A recent Education Review Office report shows most schools were meeting the requirements of the soon-to-be removed rule.
Mrs Tolley says though she is delighted with those results, boards of trustees can be trusted to make responsible decisions for themselves.
She says children were getting around the clause by bringing pies and sweets from home or shops.
A guideline requiring schools to promote healthy food and drink will remain in place.
