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Argentina – Modification of the Argentine Food Code regarding the denomination of brown bread or whole wheat bread

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Joint Resolution 19/2025 of the Secretariat of Health Management and the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries amends Article 735 of the Argentine Food Code,

ARTICLE 1.- Article 735 of Chapter IX, Farinaceous Foods of the Argentine Food Code is hereby replaced and shall be worded as follows: “Article 735: With the denomination of Black Bread or Wholemeal Bread, it is understood the product whose content, of the total of flours, is at least 50% of the wholemeal type.
This product shall be labeled: Black bread or Whole wheat bread.”

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Costa Rica – Ministry of Health evaluates use of certain synthetic dyes in food products

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The Ministry of Health announced that it is evaluating the use of certain synthetic dyes in food products, in accordance with recent decisions of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Ministry of Health announced that it is evaluating the use of certain synthetic dyes in food products, in accordance with recent decisions of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Against this backdrop, the Ministry calls on the food industry to review its formulas and consider natural coloring alternatives, in line with international public health best practices. It also informs that a technical process of revision of the authorized colorants in Costa Rica will be initiated, taking as a reference the recommendations and findings of international organizations such as CODEX and regulatory authorities such as the FDA and the EFSA (European Food Safety Authority), among others.

Argentina – Appeal filed with the Ministry of Health against changes in the front-end labeling law

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The Inter-American Heart Foundation (FIC in Spanish), together with the Argentine Federation of Graduates in Nutrition (FAGRAN in Spanish), filed two appeals before the Ministry of Health to demand the suspension of the modifications to the front labeling law, implemented late last year by Milei’s administration.

“These modifications, published at the end of 2024 in the Official Gazette, introduce regressive changes that contradict the spirit of the law and directly affect the right of the population to access clear and truthful information about the products they consume”, stated from FIC.

The foundation maintains that “provisions 11362/2024 and 11378/2024” of the National Administration of Medicines, Food and Medical Technology (ANMAT in Spanish) “alarmingly weaken the Law for the Promotion of Healthy Food (PAS Law) and its regulations”.

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Brazil – ANVISA extends invitation to the event on the new regulatory framework for food and packaging

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The National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) has shared a link for those interested in watching live the event titled “Implementation of the New Regulatory Framework for Food and Packaging Regulation.” This meeting is scheduled for April 14 at 2 PM, taking place in the auditorium of the Agency’s headquarters in Brasília (DF). The purpose of the event is to outline the key changes in the forms, procedures, and electronic guidelines provided by the Agency for the implementation of the new regulations.

As in-person registrations filled up quickly, the Agency will stream the event on its YouTube channel, allowing all interested parties to participate. Those who registered for the in-person event have received a confirmation email.

Additionally, during the meeting, the release of the third version of Guide 16 – Determination of the Shelf Life of Foods will be announced, along with the launch of specific training sessions aimed at ensuring the proper application of this guide.

Peru – Bill proposed to highlight synthetic dyes in food and beverage labeling

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Congressman Idelso García Correa presented Bill N°10373/2024 – CR which proposes to establish the labeling of food, beverages, medicines and cosmetics containing synthetic dyes.

The purpose of the legislative proposal is to guarantee the integrity and health of consumers in the event of exposure to synthetic dyes N°03, yellow N°05 and bright blue N° E133 in the consumption of such products.

Products must clearly, legibly, prominently and understandably state the following phrases, as the case may be:

“Contains red synthetic coloring N°03: Excessive consumption of this product could be related to adverse health effects”.

“Contains yellow synthetic coloring N°05: Excessive consumption of this product could be related to adverse health effects”.

“Contains bright blue dye N°E133: Excessive consumption of this product could be related to adverse health effects.”

It also mentions that the National Institute for the Defense of Competition and Protection of Intellectual Property (INDECOPI in Spanish), within the framework of its functions, will be the entity in charge of overseeing compliance with the law.

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