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Paraguay – New technical regulation project that sets forth requirements for the composition and labeling of gluten-free packaged foods

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The National Directorate of Sanitary Surveillance (DINAVISA) has released a draft of the technical regulation that outlines the composition and labeling requirements for gluten-free packaged foods sold within the national territory, along with a guide for good manufacturing and storage practices.

The aim of this regulation is to establish the criteria that must be met by packaged foods, whether domestically produced or imported, that are marketed as “gluten-free,” “free of gluten,” “exempt from gluten,” or “does not contain gluten.” Additionally, it includes control measures designed to ensure that consumers receive accurate, clear, and truthful information regarding the absence of gluten in the composition of these packaged foods.

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Ecuador – New technical standards projects regarding food are currently open for public consultation

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The Ecuadorian Institute for Standardization (INEN in Spanish) has made several amendments to existing standards and introduced new draft standards related to food available for public consultation.

  • Green or raw coffee.
  • Dairy beverages.
  • Sardines and similar or analogous canned products.
  • Canned tuna and bonito.
  • Standards for jams, jellies, and preserves.
  • Animal and vegetable fats and oils.
  • Plant-based protein products.
  • Vegetable products.
  • Cereals and their derivatives.

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Colombia – The Ministry of Health has released for public consultation the health requirements that must be met by treated bottled drinking water and ice intended for human consumption

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The Ministry of Health and Social Protection has released a draft resolution concerning the sanitary requirements for treated bottled drinking water and ice intended for human consumption within the national territory. The purpose of this resolution is to establish the sanitary standards that must be met by treated bottled drinking water and ice produced, processed, packaged, stored, transported, imported, distributed, and sold in the country, ensuring their safety to protect human health and prevent potential harm.

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Colombia – INVIMA announces a call for applications from laboratories specializing in the analysis of meat products

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The National Institute for Food and Drug Surveillance (INVIMA in Spanish) has announced the opening of a new call for applications for laboratories interested in conducting parasitological analyses of pork and horse meat. This initiative aims to engage laboratories for the performance of these critical analyses.

This specific call is targeted at qualified laboratories capable of identifying parasites such as Trichinella spp., which may be found in mammals like pigs and horses, posing potential health risks to humans.

“The detection of such parasites in meat is crucial, as they can have serious implications for human health,” stated Alexander Díaz Robayo, coordinator of the Technical Group for Epidemiological Surveillance of Food and Beverages at INVIMA.

Argentina – Amendment to the Food Code to include new food enzymes

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Through Joint Resolution 7/2025, the Secretariat of Health Management and the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries have issued an amendment to the Food Code to include new food enzymes.

ARTICLE 1. – The following enzymes are added to the table in Article 1263 of Chapter XVI “Correctives and Adjuvants” of the Argentine Food Code:

“IUPAC No.: EC 3.4.16.6

Enzyme Name: Carboxypeptidase D

Source: Aspergillus oryzae expressed in Aspergillus oryzae

IUPAC No.: EC 3.4.11.1

Enzyme Name: Aminopeptidase

Source: Aspergillus oryzae expressed in Aspergillus oryzae”

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