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This is a guidance document and should be read in conjunction with the Natural Health Products Regulations as well as the proposed regulatory changes to the Natural Health Products Regulations to improve the labelling of natural health products.
Given the abundance of food products high in critical nutrients, front-of-pack warning signs were implemented in them with the objective of providing information to the consumer that helps them choose healthy foods. Objective:To describe the published findings on the results of front-of-pack warning signs of prepackaged foods in the purchasing behavior of the Latin American population from a systematic review of scientific production. Material and method:Systematic review according to PRISMA recommendations, search carried out in EBSCO, REDALYC, Scielo and Siicyt databases. Results:We identified and consulted 32 studies, 9 of which were included for providing results on the impact of front-of-pack warning signs. Conclusions:The warning signs in frontal labeling had a positive effect on the choice of healthy foods, with variable results in the dimensions of purchase and consumption. Locally representative studies are needed to identify the most effective labeling format for each population. The implementation of warning signs as public health policy should be accompanied by a framework of strategies that improve access to healthy food and education for the general population.
The National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA in Portuguese) published Resolution – RDC N° 714/ 2022 sanitary requirements for food fortification and restoration. This Resolution does not apply to foods that have specific rules prohibiting or regulating fortification or restoration.
Any food that has undergone fortification or restoration shall comply with the labeling requirements set forth in Collegiate Council Resolution – DRC No. 727, dated July 1, 2022, and Collegiate Council Resolution – DRC No. 429, dated October 8, 2022. 2020, and in Regulatory Instruction – IN No. 75, of October 8, 2020, or others that replace them.
This Resolution enters into force on October 9, 2022.
The National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA in Portuguese) published Resolution – RDC N° 727/ 2022 on the labeling of packaged foods. This Resolution applies to packaged foods in the absence of consumers, including beverages, ingredients, food additives and technological aids, including those intended exclusively for industrial processing or food services.
This Resolution enters into force on September 1, 2022.
Continuing with the process of reviewing and consolidating regulatory acts, 18 Resolutions of the Collegiate Board of Directors (RDC) and four Normative Instructions (IN) related to food regulation. These 22 regulations replace 51 regulations that were repealed. The new laws will come into force on September 1, except for DRC 729/2022, which will begin on October 9.
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