Before the discussion of bill 23861, which proposes front labeling with nutritional warnings on food and non-alcoholic beverages, the Minister a.i. of Economy, Patricia Rojas, explained before the Disability Commission that the initiative is contrary to international legislation, is unconstitutional and violates regional agreements, because the technical regulation on this issue is governed by a Central American integration treaty.

Purpose of the Bill
The bill seeks to establish a regulatory framework for the front labeling of food products and beverages with non-alcoholic content. The foregoing, as a nutritional warning mechanism, promoting access to information in a visible, quick and easy-to-understand manner for consumers of such products, when marketed in the country and the rules applicable when imported from another country.