Month: March 2022

The Americas – Mexico: NOM-173-SE-2021 on juices, nectars, non-alcoholic beverages with vegetable or fruit content updated

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The Ministry of Economy published NOM-173-SE-2021, Juices, coconut water, nectars, non-alcoholic beverages with vegetable or fruit or vegetable content and pre-packaged flavored non-alcoholic beverages-Denominations-Specifications-Commercial information and test methods.

NOM-173-SE-2021 was published on February 28 in the Official Journal of the Federation (DOF in Spanish) and will enter into force 180 days after its publication.

This standard is an update of NOM-173-SCFI-2009.

EnAmong the changes, it states:

  • Nectars must contain a minimum of 25% juice, puree and/or pulp in order to be denominated as such.
  • As for flavored beverages, they must inform the actual percentage of vegetable or fruit or coconut or coconut water or vegetable they contain on the front of the container.
  • Juices may not contain thickeners, added sugars, colorings, sweeteners, flavorings or acidulants.

For further information, you can access the original source in Spanish

Around the World: ENVIROSCORE an environmental label for food and beverages

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The scientific and technological center (AZTI) and the University of Leuven have developed “ENVIROSCORE”, an environmental labeling system that makes it possible to recognize the degree of environmental sustainability of food and beverages at the point of sale.
ENVIROSCORE allows companies to measure and communicate the environmental impact of their products in a simple way and makes it easier for consumers to choose more sustainable products. The label is based on the Environmental Product Footprint methodology, approved by the European Commission, and has undergone a rigorous validation process before being launched.

For further information, you can access the original source in Spanish

Around the World – Spain: Migratory lobster as human food: how it should be labeled

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The labeling of food products containing the frozen, dried and powdered forms of Acheta domesticus (domestic cricket), as explained by José María Ferrer, head of food law at the Centro Tecnológico Industria Agroalimentaria (AINIA in Spanish) Ainia, “must carry a statement indicating that this ingredient may cause reactions to consumers with known allergies to crustaceans and molluscs and their products, or to dust mites. This statement shall appear in close proximity to the list of ingredients”.

For further information, you can access the original source in Spanish

The Americas – Mexico: Draft Official Mexican Standard PROY-NOM-187-SSA1/SE-2021, Corn and wheat products-Denominations-Dough and dough-derived products

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The Draft Mexican Official Standard PROY-NOM-187-SSA1/SE-2021: Maize (corn) and wheat products – Names – Dough and dough-based products – Sanitary specifications – Commercial and health information – Test methods (cancelling Mexican Official Standard NOM-187-SSA1/SCFI-2002: Products and services. Dough, tortillas, tostadas and flour prepared for processing and for the processing plants thereof. Sanitary specifications. Commercial information. Test methods, published on 18 August 2003).

For further information, you can access the original source in Spanish