The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has published a report on “Best Practices for Front-of-Package Food Labeling in the Americas Region.”

The report evaluates the degree of alignment of the implemented regulatory frameworks with best practices for the application of this policy, in accordance with scientific evidence and PAHO recommendations, analyzing the essential elements of front-of-package labeling systems in terms of graphic design, the criteria for identifying products susceptible to front-of-package labeling, and the prohibitions on the packaging of products that bear front-of-package labeling. To develop the analysis, standardized parameters and expert review were used. The results show significant progress in countries like Argentina, Colombia, and Mexico, while also identifying gaps and opportunities to strengthen regulation in the Region, both in countries that are already implementing it and in countries that are in the process of development. Similarly, the analysis highlights the use of the OPS Nutrient Profile Model as a key tool for identifying products that are subject to front-of-package labeling. This publication constitutes a key resource for policymakers and public health actors committed to improving food environments and preventing non-communicable diseases.