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Chile – Ministry of Health proposes changes to regulations on plastics in contact with food

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The Ministry of Health proposes the replacement of TITLE XXX of the Food Sanitary Regulation to include the regulation of materials and objects intended to come into contact with food.
Currently, the Food Sanitary Regulation governs packaging and utensils; however, in light of current knowledge and technology, it is deemed general and insufficient.
The proposal outlines, in broad terms, the responsibilities of manufacturers, importers, and marketers of materials and objects intended for contact with food; it specifies requirements and restrictions that must be adhered to, including labeling for such materials and objects when they are marketed, and it also regulates the recycling of plastics.
The proposition will be open for public consultation until September 23, 2025.

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Guatemala – Authorities propose strategies for the approval of initiative 5504, the law for promoting healthy eating

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The Food Security Commission convened with representatives from civil society who advocate for food security in Guatemala, to discuss and advance a strategy for the approval of initiative 5504, the law promoting healthy eating.

This initiative aims to ensure the population’s right to make informed decisions regarding the consumption of ultra-processed foods and the potential harm they may cause to their health. Furthermore, it mandates the implementation of front labeling on products that contain excessive amounts of sugar, sodium, saturated fats, and trans fats (vegetable fats produced through industrial processes).
In the meeting, delegates from the Institute of Nutrition of Central America and Panama (INCAP), the Central American Institute for Studies in Social Democracy (DEMOS), the Pan American Health Organization, and Guatemala Saludable participated. Their representatives informed that on August 20, they will present to the Commission over seven thousand signatures from individuals who support and endorse the approval of this legislative initiative.
The INCAP delegates emphasized the significance of this bill in light of the statistics in the country, which indicate that seven out of ten adults and four out of ten children aged seven to twelve years, as well as two out of ten children under two years old, suffer from overweight issues. Therefore, they seek to promote the production of foods with appropriate elements for the consumption of the population in the country.

Brazil – Anvisa releases a recording of a sectoral debate regarding the review of food labeling regulations

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The National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA in Portuguese) held its inaugural virtual sectoral dialogue to discuss with the public the proposed updates to its general labeling regulations, nutritional labeling, and food allergen labeling.

During the meeting, the history of negotiations was presented, along with the progress of the review processes, a summary of the proposed changes, the publication of the terms for initiating regulatory processes, and an outline of the upcoming steps, which include complementary thematic dialogues and public consultations.

Brazil – ANVISA reviews the classification process for border products

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The National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA in Portuguese) has taken an additional step in reviewing the classification process for border products. The call for proposals 9/2025, dated August 8, was published this Monday (August 11), inviting contributions to the Preliminary Report on Regulatory Impact Analysis (AIR in Portuguese) regarding this matter.

Border products are those that raise questions about their classification—whether they are medications, cosmetics, food, or medical devices—due to their characteristics, such as composition, usage, appearance, and mode of action. They are referred to as “border products” until ANVISA determines the correct category and the regulations that must be followed.

Peru – INACAL has published the Peruvian Technical Standard NTP 209.013:2025 – Edible oils and fats. Olive oil. Requirements

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Through Directoral Resolution N° 017-2025-INACAL/DN, the National Institute of Quality (INACAL) approved NTP 209.013:2025 – Edible oils and fats. Olive oil. Requirements.

The standard outlines the technical requirements that olive oils produced in Peru must meet for national and international marketing. It encompasses technical criteria related to quality, purity, and traceability, fostering a competitive product that aligns with global standards.