The National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA in Portuguese) published the third version of Guide 16 – Guidelines for determining the shelf life of foods. The document was revised and restructured to make consultation easier and more objective, in addition to improving the procedures, methods and protocols used to define the expiration date of foods.

The new edition also includes explanatory figures, appendices and updated bibliographical references, making it easier to understand and apply in practice.

The update was submitted for public consultation between July and December 2024. The contributions received were analyzed and incorporated into the new version, bringing the guide more in line with the needs of the sector and the current regulatory scenario.