The National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA in Portuguese) announces that it will hold a sectoral dialog on December 9, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., to present and discuss the proposal for a “Guide on the Classification and Regulation of Plant Extracts and Concentrates Used in Food.” The meeting will be held virtually and is open to all interested parties, with no prior registration required.

To support the debate, ANVISA is making available a preliminary draft of the project, which includes guidelines on:

• Criteria for defining and characterizing plant extracts and concentrates.
• Distinction between selective and non-selective extraction/concentration processes.
• Relevant aspects of the regulatory framework for food safety surveillance.
• Applicable requirements and administrative procedures, according to the ingredient category.