During the meeting (154th) the Commission agreed on and submitted 5 files for administrative processing related to various proposals to amend the Argentine Food Code (AAC), such as the characterization of flavored tea, the inclusion of enzymes, the updating of articles on farinaceous foods, the inclusion of capers and the updating of the articles on peanuts and derivatives, proposals worked on by the National Food Institute (INAL in Spanish).
During the meeting, several topics were discussed, such as the progress on the proposal submitted by INAL to amend articles 235 and 1381 on food labeling in general and dietary supplements to incorporate Health claims (DPS in Spanish) for use in labeling. Likewise, it was agreed to refer the projects for the incorporation of arropes, hydroelectrolyte supplements, additives, edible flowers and the Butia palm tree to the Public Consultation stage.