The National Institute for Food and Drug Surveillance (INVIMA in Spanish) informs all stakeholders that guidelines have been established for the process of depleting labels and using adhesives on food and beverages, in accordance with Resolution 5109 of 2005 and 810 of 2021.

The requirements were set forth in resolution 2025013945. This administrative act introduces significant changes compared to the previous procedure, aiming to enhance clarity, efficiency, and proportionality in the regulation for users of the health system:

• Depletion without prior authorization: For the first time, it is permitted that, in specific cases where there is no health risk or error in the product’s nature, labels can be depleted without the need for prior authorization from Invima. This measure aims to reduce unnecessary administrative burdens on the entity, facilitating the legal marketing of products with minor labeling errors.
• Authorizations with a defined timeframe: In instances where prior authorization is required, it will be granted for a single period of 18 months through a duly justified administrative act.
• Individual analysis for unaddressed cases: Situations not explicitly covered by the new resolution will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to ensure a technical, consistent, and fair application of the regulation.

It is important to note that there will be no changes to the cost of the process or the time taken to review applications. This ensures that regulatory adjustments do not impose additional burdens on industry stakeholders. Through this resolution, Invima reaffirms its commitment to advancing a technical, proportional health regulation that serves public health and development.