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Colombia – Ministry of Health updates mandatory fortification requirements for white or milled rice, corn flour, and wheat flour

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The Ministry of Health and Social Development (MSDS in Spanish) has published Decree No. 0380/2026, which establishes the technical requirements for the mandatory fortification of white or milled rice, corn flour, and wheat flour that are produced, imported, and marketed within the national territory.

The requirements contained in the technical regulation apply throughout the national territory to:

  • White rice or milled rice, either domestically produced or imported.
  • Corn flour and wheat flour, whether domestically produced or imported, that are marketed within the national territory, intended for both home consumption and for the preparation and/or manufacturing of flour derivatives.

The Decree takes effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Decree 1944 of 1996 will remain in effect during the transition period of twenty-four (24) months established in Article 19 of this administrative act.

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Brazil – Senate Committee debates the negative impact of consuming ultra-processed foods on public health

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The permanent committees of the Senate are debating and voting this week on various topics. Among the most notable topics are the hearings on the consumption of ultra-processed foods. The debate seeks to evaluate the negative impact of ultra-processed foods on public health, especially among young people. The objective is to analyze public policies and educational actions to reduce this consumption and promote natural foods and a better quality of life.

Peru – INACAL publishes a new version of NTP 209.069:2026 Determination of pH for starches and starches

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The National Institute of Quality (INACAL) thru Directoral Resolution No. 000004-2026-INACAL/DN has published NTP 209.069:2026 FOOD ADDITIVES. Starches and starches. Determination of pH by the potentiometric method. 2nd Edition. This standard replaces NTP 209.069:1974 (revised in 2018).

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Chile – Ministry of Health proposes a resolution for the Authorization of Various Vegetable Oils from the seeds of Shorea robusta, Garcinia indica, and Mangifera indica

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The Ministry of Health announces a project to amend the Food Sanitary Regulation to authorize the production of edible oils from the seeds of Shorea robusta, Garcinia indica, and Mangifera indica, commonly known as sal or sala seed, kokum seed, and mango seed, respectively, to be used in the preparation of food intended for human consumption. The evolution of the food market and the development of new processing technologies justify the incorporation of alternative sources of plant-based lipids, such as the oils extracted from the seeds of Shorea robusta, Garcinia indica, and Mangifera indica, which possess functional and technological properties comparable to other authorized vegetable fats, allowing for the diversification of food ingredient offerings without compromising safety
food safety.

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Ecuador – ARCSA publishes draft external guidelines for the request of the certificate of requirement or not of sanitary registration/sanitary notification/mandatory sanitary notification

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The National Agency for Regulation, Control, and Sanitary Surveillance (ARCSA in Spanish) has published a draft External Instruction for the application for the certificate of requirement or not of sanitary registration/sanitary notification/mandatory sanitary notification with the aim of guiding external users with procedures and instructions in a detailed, clear, and precise manner in order to expedite and optimize the submission of requests for the issuance of the Certificate of Requirement or not of Sanitary Registration/Sanitary Notification/Mandatory Sanitary Notification for products for human use and consumption subject to sanitary control and surveillance.

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