In 2016, Chile implemented a multiphase set of policies that mandated warning labels, restricted food marketing to children, and banned school sales of foods and beverages high in nutrients of concern (“high-in” foods). Chile’s law, particularly the warning label component, set the precedent for a rapid global proliferation of similar policies. While our initial evaluation showed policy-linked decreases in purchases of high-in, a longer-term evaluation is needed, particularly as later phases of Chile’s law included stricter nutrient thresholds and introduced a daytime ban on advertising of high-in foods for all audiences. The objective is to evaluate changes in purchases of energy, sugar, sodium, and saturated fat purchased after Phase 2 implementation of the Chilean policies.
Month: October 2024
Brazil – ANVISA publishes videos of sectorial meetings on sweeteners and titanium dioxide
The National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA in Portuguese) announces that the recording of the sector dialogue on the use and labeling of sweeteners in food and the recording of the sector dialogue on the re-evaluation of the food additive titanium dioxide are available.
Sweeteners
The virtual meeting on sweeteners was attended by 500 participants, representatives of entities representing civil society, health professional associations, the productive sector and academia.
Titanium dioxide
The sectoral dialogue on the re-evaluation of the food additive titanium dioxide, with the participation of 350 representatives from different sectors of society, aimed to present and discuss the conclusions reached on the safety of this additive and the measures to be adopted as a result. conclusions.
Haiti – New rules for exporting food to Haiti come into force this Tuesday
As of October 1, Haiti could reject the entry of perishable and pre-packaged foods from the Dominican Republic that lack sanitary registration or fail to comply with labeling regulations, which must be translated into French or Creole, according to a resolution of that country.
In view of this situation, both traders and businessmen in Dajabón have been speeding up the process to obtain a sanitary registration required for the sale of meat and agricultural products such as chicken, eggs and vegetables.
Mexico – Published the AGREEMENT establishing the general guidelines for the preparation, distribution and sale of prepared, processed and bulk foods and beverages, as well as the promotion of healthy lifestyles in nutrition, in all schools of the National Education System
Purpose, scope of application and definitions
First: The purpose of these Guidelines is to establish the provisions to which the preparation, distribution and sale of prepared, processed and bulk foods and beverages shall be subject, in accordance with the nutritional criteria set forth in its Single Annex, as well as the bases for the promotion of healthy lifestyles in nutrition, in all schools of the National Education System.
Second: These Guidelines and its Single Annex will be applicable to all schools of the National Education System, in which prepared, processed and bulk foods and beverages are prepared, distributed and sold.
Brazil – Foods banned by Anvisa in 2024; complete list of brands
The National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA in Portuguese) has a very important role when it comes to the safety of the products we consume. It constantly monitors what is sold in the markets to ensure that food is safe for our health. When Anvisa finds problems with a product, such as counterfeits or manufacturing irregularities, it can ban its sale. In 2024, some foods were removed from the shelves for not respecting quality and safety standards, according to an article published on the Globo Rural website.
Whole oat flakes, Sabores do Campo and Vitão Alimentos brands;
Extra virgin olive oil, Vincenzo brand;
Vegetable oil extracted from olives, Terrasa brand;
Vegetable oil extracted from olives, Villas Boas brand;
Vegetable oil extracted from olives, San Martin brand;
Vegetable oil extracted from olives, Miroliva brand;
Vegetable oil extracted from olives, Belo Porto brand;
Vegetable oil extracted from olives, Villas Portugal brand;
Vegetable oil extracted from olives, Casa do Azeite brand;
Vegetable oil extracted from olives, Castelo de Viana brand;
Vegetable oil extracted from olives, Vale do Madero brand;
Extra virgin olive oil 0.5% acidity, Cordilheira brand;
Extra virgin olive oil 0.5% acidity, Serrano brand;
Chocolate cookies 225 grams, Merba brand;
Triple chocolate cookies 180 grams, Merba brand;
Blueberry cookies 150 grams, Merba brand;
Nougatelli cookies 175 grams, Merba brand;
Paasasasurtido 175 grams, Merba brand;
Patisserie Double chocolate cookies 220 grams, Merba brand;
Patisserie Wholemeal chocolate cookies 180 grams, Merba brand;
Lemon and white chocolate patisserie cookies 200 grams, Merba brand;
Triple Chocolate triple chocolate cookies 200 grams, Merba brand;
Rainbow cookies 150 grams, Merba brand;
Soft muffin cookies, Merba brand;
triple chocolate cookies 180 grams, Merba brand;
Bretas ground cinnamon, from Gama Sucos e Alimentos;
Cinnamon powder, Kodilar brand;
Frozen ground beef
Frozen ground beef, Supremo Carnes brand;
Boneless salted beef
Boneless salted beef, Best Beef brand;
Frozen boneless beef, Cedro Alimentos brand;
Milk chocolate with nougat, honey and almonds, Toblerone brand;
Shredded coconut, Coco e Cia brand;
Turkish dehydrated apricot, from Sallu and Empório Santa Maria
Frozen chicken liver
Frozen chicken liver, Ave Nova brand; Frozen chicken liver, Ave Nova brand
Flor de sal, Mundialho brand;
Casaecce durum wheat semolina pasta, Barilla brand;
Barilla brand farfalle durum wheat semolina pasta;
Barilla brand fusilli durum wheat semolina whole wheat pasta;
Barilla brand penne durum wheat semolina whole wheat pasta;
Barilla brand whole wheat spaghetti with durum wheat semolina pasta; Barilla brand whole wheat spaghetti with durum wheat semolina pasta;
Whole wheat spaghettini with durum wheat semolina pasta, Barilla brand;
Barilla brand durum wheat semolina pasta; Barilla brand durum wheat semolina pasta whole wheat;
Normal butter with salt, Coopernova brand;
Refrigerated Mondongo rumen beef giblets, Best Beef brand;
Frozen beef kidneys, Best Beef brand;
Pancada® brand ground black pepper
Ground black pepper, Temperatta brand;
Pure ground black pepper;
Minas Standard cheese, Frimesa brand.
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