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Brazil – Bill proposed to require food labels to indicate alcohol content

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A bill currently before the Chamber of Deputies proposes to make mandatory the inclusion of information on alcohol content on food labels. Bill 447/25 covers all food products containing alcohol, regardless of whether its origin is by intentional addition or the result of fermentation processes.
The proposal aims to protect the health of vulnerable groups, such as children, adolescents, pregnant women and people who use medications that interact with alcohol.
The requirement that information on alcohol content be displayed in a visible place on the package seeks to ensure transparency and food safety.
Failure to comply with the rules set forth in the bill will subject offending companies to the penalties provided for in the Consumer Protection Code (CDC).

Brazil – DICOL announces review of regulations on new ingredients, food supplements, and health claims list at its 6th meeting

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The agenda for the day included the proposals for public consultation of the IN to establish specifications for the identity, purity and composition of ingredients authorized for use in food; for public consultation of the RDC to amend RDC 243/2018, which provides for health requirements for food supplements, RDC/2023, which provides for safety testing and authorization for use of novel foods and novel ingredients, and IN/2018, which provides for lists of components, limits of use, declarations and supplementary labeling of food supplements.

Argentina – ANMAT announces new amendments to the Argentine Food Code related to mycotoxins, food additives, and cider

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The National Administration of Drugs, Food, and Medical Technology (ANMAT in Spanish) has announced new amendments to the Argentine Food Code, related to: Mycotoxin Limits (Article 156 of the CAA): – – —

  • Mycotoxin limits are incorporated into Article 156 for certain food categories. Mycotoxins are toxic compounds produced by certain types of fungi that grow in various foods under specific conditions. They are heat-stable and resistant, persist during the milling, washing, and processing of food products, and can enter the food chain directly. Joint Resolution No. 15/2025 of the Secretariat of Health Management and the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries.

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  • Additive Labeling (Chapter V of the CAA): The criteria between the Food Code and Mercosur regulations regarding the labeling of additives are harmonized. Joint Resolution No. 16/2025 of the Secretariat of Health Management and the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries.
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  • Cider and Incorporation of Pear Cider (Article 1085 of the CAA): The articles on the definition, characteristics, and labeling of apple cider, as well as products made with cider, are updated. Cider obtained exclusively from pear must is incorporated into the Argentine Food Code, and sparkling ciders, musts, and added products are classified. In addition, the definition and physical and chemical characterization of pear cider are incorporated. Joint Resolution No. 17/2025 of the Secretariat of Health Management and the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries.

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Argentina – Article 1396 on labeling of food additives of the Argentine Food Code has been repealed

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By means of Joint Resolution 16/2025, the Secretariat of Health Management and Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock Farming and Fishing repealed Article 1396 of the Argentine Food Code.

The Ministry of Health of Rio Negro requested the repeal of Article 1396 of the Argentine Food Code (CAA), since it is in conflict with the STANDARDS FOR FOOD LABELING AND ADVERTISING, Joint Resolution SPRyRS No. 149/2005 and SAGPyA No. 683/2005, which incorporates Resolution Grupo Mercado Común (GMC) No. 26/03 “Mercosur Technical Regulations for Labeling of Packaged Foods” and renders the aforementioned article null and void.

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Mexico – Congresswoman asks Cofepris to ban the additive erythrosine (red dye3)

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During a session of the State Congress, a resolution proposed by Deputy Beatriz Fraustro was approved, urging the Federal Commission for the Protection Against Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS) to take the necessary actions and conduct studies to promptly address the ban on the additive known as erythrosine or E-127 in the production and sale of both domestic and imported food and beverages.

The legislator noted that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently prohibited the use of Red 3 dye in food, beverages, and ingestible medications.

She elaborated that this additive is a synthetic dye derived from petroleum, commonly used to impart a bright cherry red color to food and beverages.

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