Brazil – Food labeling: Anvisa is conducting a series of virtual discussions regarding the review of regulations

In August and September, the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA in Portuguese) will conduct a series of Virtual Sector Dialogues to engage the public in discussions regarding the proposed updates to the regulations on general labeling, nutritional information, and allergens.

These meetings will be led by the General Directorate of Food Management (GGALI in Portuguese) and aim to present the progress of ongoing regulatory processes, clarify any questions, and encourage public participation in future public consultations.

Participation in these events is open to all sectors of society and does not require prior registration. The meetings will be held via the Microsoft Teams platform, using the access links provided below.

During the dialogues, the main proposed changes to the regulations will be discussed, including topics under consideration within the framework of Mercosur and recommendations from the Codex Alimentarius. Furthermore, GGALI will provide participants with supporting technical documents prior to each meeting to substantiate the discussions.

1) Virtual Sector Dialogue on the Review of General, Nutritional, and Allergen Labeling Regulations.

2) Virtual Sector Dialogue on the Review of General Food Labeling Regulations.

3) Virtual Sector Dialogue on the Review of Food Allergen Labeling Regulations.

4) Virtual Sector Dialogue on the Review of Nutritional Labeling Regulations.