On September 7, the first working day of the 151st Meeting of the National Food Commission (CONAL) was held. The Secretary of Health Quality, Alejandro Collia, who opened the meeting, highlighted the federal work of the commission and urged to continue seeking consensus in order to reach the necessary agreements for food safety.

The topics discussed at the meeting were:

• Incorporation of hemp seed and derivatives (seed oil and flour) to the regulatory framework and the incorporation of CBD in food will continue to be discussed in future meetings.

• Modification of the definition of Gluten-Free Foods and its distinctive symbol, which promotes expanding the range of foods available to the celiac population.

• Publication in public consultation of a project of the Ministry of Health based on the labeling of alcoholic beverages, which includes the replacement of the pictogram on alcohol consumption during pregnancy and breastfeeding, accompanied by a warning phrase, as well as the mandatory placement of the legend “IF YOU ARE GOING TO DRIVE, DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL”.