Author: infoAlimentario

Brazil – ANVISA will hold a virtual sectoral dialog on the guide for the classification and regulation of plant extracts and concentrates

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The National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA in Portuguese) announces that it will hold a sectoral dialog on December 9, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., to present and discuss the proposal for a “Guide on the Classification and Regulation of Plant Extracts and Concentrates Used in Food.” The meeting will be held virtually and is open to all interested parties, with no prior registration required.

To support the debate, ANVISA is making available a preliminary draft of the project, which includes guidelines on:

  • Criteria for defining and characterizing plant extracts and concentrates.
  • Distinction between selective and non-selective extraction/concentration processes.
  • Relevant aspects of the regulatory framework for food safety surveillance.
  • Applicable requirements and administrative procedures, according to the ingredient category.

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Chile – Ministry of Health proposes modifying the gluten level for certain foods

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The Ministry of Health announces a public consultation to amend Article 518 of the Food Sanitary Regulations. The purpose of the proposed amendment is to stipulate that, for foods that have undergone fermentation and/or protein hydrolysis processes or that contain hydrolyzed ingredients, the limit for using the term “gluten-free” will be 10 ppm.

The health authority deems it necessary to amend Article 518 of the RSA, since gluten in hydrolyzed and fermented foods can only be quantified using the competitive ELISA method, which measures gluten at levels of 10 mg/kg or higher. This technique will not accurately determine gluten levels below 10 mg/kg with acceptable precision, and it will be impossible to meet the requirements set forth in the article. And if the sandwich ELISA technique were applied to these foods, small peptides would not be detected and the gluten content would be underestimated.

Article 518 of the RSA, since gluten in hydrolyzed foods as well as in fermented foods Fermented foods can only be quantified using the competitive ELISA method, but this method it quantifies gluten from 10 mg/kg. This technique will not determine gluten with acceptable accuracy gluten levels below 10 mg/kg cannot be accurately determined, and it will be impossible to meet the established requirements. in the article. And if the sandwich ELISA technique were applied to these foods, small peptides would not be detected and the gluten content would be underestimated. Small-sized peptides will not be detected, and the gluten content will be underestimated.

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Chile – The Ministry of Health proposes the use of clean seawater for certain processes applied to fish

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The Ministry of Health announces a public consultation on the modification of Articles 27 and 65 of the Food Sanitary Regulations.

The proposed amendment aims to modify the Food Sanitary Regulations to allow the use of clean seawater for certain processes applied to fish, fishery products, and the maintenance of live fish and shellfish. Conditions are established that both types of water must meet in order to prevent food contamination thru this route. Previously, a proposal had been submitted for public consultation, but the comments received required it to be revised, so this proposal is now being resubmitted new proposal.

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Chile – Ministry of Health modifies milk labeling requirements in the Food Sanitary Regulations

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The Ministry of Health, by Decree 45/2025, has amended Articles 14, 107, 109, 198, 204, 208, and 209 of the Food Sanitary Regulations (RSA).

  1. The labeling of the country of milking alongside its respective image is regulated for the following products:
    flag, on the following products:

Milks, liquid milk, powdered milk, milks with…, flavored milk, dulce de leche, condensed milks, dulce de leche, yogurt, cream, butter, and cheeses

  1. The font size of the message and the size of the flags to be printed on the sign are defined.
  2. On bottles or containers of liquid and powdered milk, the primary thermal treatment or technology used to eliminate pathogens must be clearly indicated.
    The primary thermal treatment or technology used to eliminate pathogens must be indicated clearly, expressly, and legibly.
    pathogens in milk, such as pasteurization, ultrahigh temperature (UHT) treatment, or
    Sterilization.

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Colombia – 5,114 sanitary authorizations for the food and non-alcoholic beverage sector have been issued thru InvimÁgil

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InvimÁgil has marked an important milestone in streamlining procedures for food and non-alcoholic beverages. During its implementation, more than 5,114 health documents have been issued: 2,474 registrations, 1,999 notifications, and 641 health permits. This platform demonstrates its effectiveness in the efficient and transparent management of marketing authorizations for the sector.

What once took eight months can now be done in just one day, representing a historic shift in the care and service provided to the country’s entrepreneurs and business owners.

A wide variety of food products have been registered on the platform, such as:

  • Dairy products such as fresh cheese, double-cream cheese, yogurt, condensed milk, and others.
  • Bakery products such as bread, cakes, cookies, croissants, among others.
  • Beverages such as coffee, tea, juices, energy drinks, water, and others.
  • Snacks such as dried fruits, chocolates, candies, and cookies.
  • Meat products such as chorizo, blood sausage, ham, bacon, and others.
  • Products with special features such as vitamin- and mineral-fortified products, sugar-free products, and products with natural and organic ingredients
  • Among others

Upcoming releases:

In order to continue improving its platform, the National Institute for Drug and Food Surveillance (Invima in Spanish) will soon launch new modules to facilitate the experience of entrepreneurs and micro-entrepreneurs on InvimÁgil. These are:

  • Online certificate module
  • Modifications and new records module
  • Transition period module
  • Renewals module.