In the Chamber of Deputies, Representative Amom Mandel (Cidadania-AM) has introduced Bill 6427/25, which requires that the packaging of processed and unprocessed foods contain clear, visible, and easily perceptible information about the presence of pesticide or herbicide residues. The project modifies the Consumer Protection Code (Law 8.078/90) and is currently under review in the Chamber of Deputies.
According to the text, the labeling must explicitly indicate whether the product complies with the maximum residue limits established by law and health authorities. Additionally, companies must inform consumers about the potential health risks of the substances present in the product.
Amom Mandel argues that the measure is necessary because Brazil is one of the largest consumers of pesticides in the world and that the limits only manage the risks, without eliminating them. The deputy also criticizes the current labeling system, considering it limited to essential data about the production chain.
