Peru – INACAL announces modification of Peruvian Technical Standards on food

21/05/2026 / infoAlimentario

The National Institute of Quality (INACAL in Spanish) thru Directoral Resolution No. 000008-2026-INACAL/DN modifies 2 Peruvian Technical Standards (NTP) related to food:

NTP-ISO 2172:2026 Fruit juice. Determination of soluble solids content. Pycnometric method. 1st Edition

NTP-ISO 5378:2026 Starches and derived products. Determination of nitrogen content by the Kjeldahl method. Spectrophotometric method. 1st Edition.
Replaces NTP 209.072:1974 (revised in 2018)

NTP 209.082:2026 FOOD ADDITIVES. Modified starches and flours. Requirements. 2nd Edition.
Replaces NTP 209.082:1974 (revised in 2018)

NTP 205.064:2026 WHEAT. Wheat flour for human consumption. Requirements. 2nd Edition.
Replaces NTP 205.064:2015 (revised in 2020)

NTP 209.322:2026 COFFEE. Guidelines for the Collection and Storage of Pergamino Coffee. 1st Edition.

NTP 012.701:2026 CAROB AND ITS DERIVATIVES. Algarrobina. Good manufacturing practices. 1st Edition.

NTP 107.901:2026 FOODS FOR SPECIAL DIETS. Instant reconstituted cooked foods. Requirements. 1st Edition.
Replaces NTP 209.260:2016 and NTP 209.284:2012 (revised in 2021)

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Jamaica – New draft Technical Regulation for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods

21/05/2026 / infoAlimentario

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) has published a draft Technical Regulation for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods. This Technical Regulation establishes the rules governing the labeling of prepackaged foods, their importation, production, and commercialization in Jamaica. The Technical Regulation establishes the following:

This Technical Regulation is applicable to the labelling of all pre-packaged foods to be offered to the consumer or pre-packaged foods for catering purposes.
This Technical Regulation specifies labelling requirements for fruit and vegetable juices and drinks, and fruit juices.
This Technical Regulation specifies labelling requirements for brewery products.
This Technical Regulation does not apply to Front of Package Labelling.
This Technical Regulation does not apply to:
a) fruit juices sold otherwise than in a container;
b) fruit juices sold to a manufacturer for the purpose of his manufacturing business;
c) fruit juices sold other than retail, in containers of more than 4.5L

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Jamaica – New draft Technical Regulation for Processed Foods

21/05/2026 / infoAlimentario

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Trade (MIIC) has published a draft Technical Regulation for Processed Foods. This Technical Regulation lays down rules governing the registration of pre-packaged processed food establishments in Jamaica. The Technical Regulation sets out the following:

This Technical Regulation specifies the food safety requirements for a pre-packaged processed food
establishment.
This technical regulation is not applicable to:
a) food sold unpackaged, or in an open or uncovered package;
b) food weighed or measured in or counted or placed into the package in the presence of the
purchaser; and
c) fresh fruits, vegetables, and ground provisions which have not been peeled, cut, or similarly
treated.
d) a foreign establishment, if food from such facility undergoes manufacturing/processing (including
packaging) by another establishment outside of Jamaica;
e) farms;
f) restaurants;
g) nonprofit food establishments in which food is prepared for, served directly to, the consumer.

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Brazil – New law defines the minimum percentage of cocoa in chocolates

21/05/2026 / infoAlimentario

The Government has published Law No. 15.404/2026, which establishes the criteria for the production, classification, and labeling of cocoa-derived products in Brazil.
Chocolates marketed in Brazil must comply with minimum percentages of cocoa content in their composition, as required by law. Additionally, manufacturers will be required to clearly indicate the amount of this ingredient on the labels of products sold in the country, whether they are of national or imported origin.
One of the fundamental advances introduced is the mandatory requirement to indicate the total percentage of cocoa in the product on the label. According to the law, this indication must appear on the front of the packaging, occupying at least 15% of the surface and being displayed with sufficient prominence to ensure its legibility.

The information will be presented in the format “Contains X% cocoa,” in accordance with the following percentages:

Cocoa powder: minimum of 10% cocoa butter.
Powdered chocolate: minimum of 32% total cocoa solids.
Milk chocolate: minimum of 25% total cocoa solids and 14% total milk solids or dairy derivatives.
White chocolate: minimum of 20% cocoa butter and 14% total milk solids.
Chocolate drink mix or coating: minimum of 15% cocoa solids or 15% cocoa butter.

The regulation will come into effect within 360 days, during which the industry must adapt to the new requirements.

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