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Brazil – Foods banned by Anvisa in 2024; complete list of brands

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The National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA in Portuguese) has a very important role when it comes to the safety of the products we consume. It constantly monitors what is sold in the markets to ensure that food is safe for our health. When Anvisa finds problems with a product, such as counterfeits or manufacturing irregularities, it can ban its sale. In 2024, some foods were removed from the shelves for not respecting quality and safety standards, according to an article published on the Globo Rural website.

Whole oat flakes, Sabores do Campo and Vitão Alimentos brands;
Extra virgin olive oil, Vincenzo brand;
Vegetable oil extracted from olives, Terrasa brand;
Vegetable oil extracted from olives, Villas Boas brand;
Vegetable oil extracted from olives, San Martin brand;
Vegetable oil extracted from olives, Miroliva brand;
Vegetable oil extracted from olives, Belo Porto brand;
Vegetable oil extracted from olives, Villas Portugal brand;
Vegetable oil extracted from olives, Casa do Azeite brand;
Vegetable oil extracted from olives, Castelo de Viana brand;
Vegetable oil extracted from olives, Vale do Madero brand;
Extra virgin olive oil 0.5% acidity, Cordilheira brand;
Extra virgin olive oil 0.5% acidity, Serrano brand;
Chocolate cookies 225 grams, Merba brand;
Triple chocolate cookies 180 grams, Merba brand;
Blueberry cookies 150 grams, Merba brand;
Nougatelli cookies 175 grams, Merba brand;
Paasasasurtido 175 grams, Merba brand;
Patisserie Double chocolate cookies 220 grams, Merba brand;
Patisserie Wholemeal chocolate cookies 180 grams, Merba brand;
Lemon and white chocolate patisserie cookies 200 grams, Merba brand;
Triple Chocolate triple chocolate cookies 200 grams, Merba brand;
Rainbow cookies 150 grams, Merba brand;
Soft muffin cookies, Merba brand;
triple chocolate cookies 180 grams, Merba brand;
Bretas ground cinnamon, from Gama Sucos e Alimentos;
Cinnamon powder, Kodilar brand;
Frozen ground beef
Frozen ground beef, Supremo Carnes brand;
Boneless salted beef
Boneless salted beef, Best Beef brand;
Frozen boneless beef, Cedro Alimentos brand;
Milk chocolate with nougat, honey and almonds, Toblerone brand;
Shredded coconut, Coco e Cia brand;
Turkish dehydrated apricot, from Sallu and Empório Santa Maria
Frozen chicken liver
Frozen chicken liver, Ave Nova brand; Frozen chicken liver, Ave Nova brand
Flor de sal, Mundialho brand;
Casaecce durum wheat semolina pasta, Barilla brand;
Barilla brand farfalle durum wheat semolina pasta;
Barilla brand fusilli durum wheat semolina whole wheat pasta;
Barilla brand penne durum wheat semolina whole wheat pasta;
Barilla brand whole wheat spaghetti with durum wheat semolina pasta; Barilla brand whole wheat spaghetti with durum wheat semolina pasta;
Whole wheat spaghettini with durum wheat semolina pasta, Barilla brand;
Barilla brand durum wheat semolina pasta; Barilla brand durum wheat semolina pasta whole wheat;
Normal butter with salt, Coopernova brand;
Refrigerated Mondongo rumen beef giblets, Best Beef brand;
Frozen beef kidneys, Best Beef brand;
Pancada® brand ground black pepper
Ground black pepper, Temperatta brand;
Pure ground black pepper;
Minas Standard cheese, Frimesa brand.

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Argentina – CONAL publishes several draft amendments to the Food Code related to alcoholic beverages, enzymes and labelling of foods and food supplements

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The National Food Commission (CONAL in Spanish) has announced a series of draft amendments to the Argentine Food Code, specifically on the following topics:

  • Incorporation of dehydrated grape pomace.
  • Incorporation of dried apple pomace
  • Incorporation of partially dealcoholized and dealcoholized wine.
  • Incorporation of new enzymes for food use, Inc. of incorporation of microbiological criteria in article 1192.
  • Incorporation of glazing additives and anti-humectants / anti-caking agents in fruits.
  • Modification of Articles 1381 and 235.

Brazil – ANVISA in Portuguese) updates the regulation establishing lists of constituents, limits of use, claims and supplementary labeling of dietary supplements

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The Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA in Portuguese) published Normative Instruction IN No. 318, which updates Normative Instruction IN No. 28 that establishes the lists of constituents, limits of use, declarations and supplementary labeling of dietary supplements.
It updates:

I – List of constituents authorized for use in dietary supplements, except for dietary supplements indicated for infants (0 to 12 months) or early childhood children (1 to 3 years), established in Annex I.

II – “List of constituents authorized for use in food supplements indicated for infants (0 to 12 months) or young children (1 to 3 years)”, set out in Annex II.

III – “List of minimum limits of nutrients, bioactive substances, enzymes and probiotics to be provided by food supplements, in the daily consumption recommendation and by population group indicated by the manufacturer”, established in its Annex III.

IV – “List of maximum limits of nutrients, bioactive substances, enzymes and probiotics that cannot be exceeded by food supplements, in the daily consumption recommendation and by population group indicated by the manufacturer”, established in Annex IV.

V – “List of claims authorized for use in the labeling of dietary supplements and the respective composition and labeling requirements”, set forth in Annex V.

VI – “List of supplementary labeling requirements for food supplements”, set out in Annex VI.

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Brazil – ANVISA proposes positive lists of substances authorized for the manufacture of regenerated cellulose films intended to come into contact with foodstuffs

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The National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA in Portuguese) announces Public Consultation No. 1281, dated 19/09/2024 – Normative Instruction IN on Regenerated Cellulose Films intended to come into contact with food. The IN establishes the positive lists of substances authorized for the manufacture of regenerated cellulose films.

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Brazil – New draft Resolution on requirements for regenerated cellulose films in contact with food

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The National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA in Portuguese) announces Public Consultation No. 1280 of 19/09/2024 – DRC – sanitary requirements applicable to regenerated cellulose films in contact with food.

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