Brazil – ANVISA updates the question and answer guides on labeling of allergenic foods, lactose, new formulations and requirements for the use of industrial trans fats in foods

The National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA in Portuguese) has published updates to the following food-related question and answer documents:

  • Allergenic food labeling – 6th edition. The sixth edition of the Allergenic Food Labeling Questions and Answers Document contains 57 questions and answers with guidance on the topic.
  • Lactose labeling – 2nd edition. The second edition of the Lactose Labeling Questions and Answers Document contains 40 questions and answers with guidance on the topic.
  • Requirements for the use of industrial trans fats in foods – 4th edition. The fourth edition of the Question and Answer Document on Requirements for the Use of Industrial Trans Fats in Foods contains 28 questions and answers with guidance on the topic.
  • New formula labeling – 2nd edition. La segunda edición del documento de preguntas y respuestas sobre etiquetado de nuevas fórmulas contiene 26 preguntas y respuestas con orientación sobre el tema.