Argentina – Modification of the Food Code to the denomination and classification of pasta or noodles

By means of Joint Resolution 35/2025, the Secretariat of Health Management and the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries modify articles 706 and 707 of the Argentine Food Code, regarding the denomination and classification of Pasta or Noodles.

ARTICLE 1.- Article 706 of the Argentine Food Code (CAA) is hereby replaced and shall be worded as follows: “Article 706: With the generic denomination of Pasta or Noodles, are understood the unfermented products of different forms, stuffed or not, obtained by the pasting, mechanical kneading and/or beating of semolinas, semolina or flours of wheat and its derivatives (Triticum vulgare or aestivum and/or Triticum durum and/or other species of Triticum), and/or flours or derivatives of other cereals, bran, buckwheat or buckwheat (Fagopyrum sagittatum Gibib), amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus L. , Amaranthus hipochondriacus L., Amaranthus caudatus L. and Amaranthus mantegazzianus Passer), quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd) and of any other edible grains or seeds, legumes, roots and tubers, whether or not accompanied by spices and/or seeds, with potable water; with or without the addition of other food products of permitted use for this class of products, with or without the addition of additives authorized for these products in the present Code.”

ARTICLE 2. Substitute Article 707 of the Argentine Food Code, which shall be worded as follows: “Article 707: Pasta or Noodles shall be classified according to:
1- Elaboration process
2- Moisture content
3- Ingredients