The Capixaba Institute of Research, Technical Assistance, and Rural Extension (INCAPER in Portuguese) has released the updated version of the brochure “Food Labeling: A Guide for Creating Labels for Family Agriculture Products.” This publication, originally issued in 2017, has undergone content updates, particularly with necessary adjustments in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA in Portuguese).

Recent significant changes in regulations, implemented by ANVISA, came into effect on October 9 of last year for family farmers, individual micro-entrepreneurs (MEI), and small agricultural enterprises. The modifications in the document pertain to specific content issues to align with the new regulations: the updating of legislative references and the inclusion of guidelines for the development of front packaging labeling, as well as alterations in the presentation of the nutritional information table.

Target Audience:
In addition to producers and entrepreneurs directly responsible for food labeling, the publication serves a variety of segments and professionals, such as rural extension agents, food technicians and consultants; state and municipal education secretariats involved in preparing the terms of reference for the National School Feeding Program (PNAE in Portuguese); teachers and students of technical, undergraduate, and graduate courses; health surveillance and inspection professionals; sectors of public agencies responsible for drafting terms of reference for the procurement of food products; and others, including those from outside the state.