A series of amendments will be introduced in Congress to the Healthy Food Promotion Law initiative, which requires warning labeling of high fat and sugar content in manufactured foods, and which is scheduled for third reading in the Plenary this week.

There are at least 6 or 7 amendments, which include the elimination of the tax rate for the warning labels; reduction of the proposed penalties; and extension of the law’s term, among others.

The initiative is identified with the number 5504, was presented in 2018 and the second reading took place at the end of February 2024, so it is only pending approval in third reading, by articles and final wording.