Argentina / Opinion – Clarifications and weaknesses of the front-end labeling law

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The gradual appearance of products with front labeling in supermarkets and grocery stores reignited the discussion on the real usefulness of the measure and the possible impact on people’s healthy eating. Many people expressed their criticism of the measure since its debate, arguing that the criteria used to label the products are too rigorous and complicated, which leads to incomprehensible labeling situations. In addition, there is a total absence of other information, which makes it difficult for consumers to discern between one product and another.

Throughout this report we will seek to shed light on the regulations, providing additional information to what exists on the products and pointing out the contradictions and problems of such extreme impositions as the one adopted by the Argentine ruling class in this particular case.

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Mexico – The regulation of nootropics in Mexico: Analysis from the perspective of the food and beverage industry

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In Mexico, nootropics are not specifically regulated, which means that there is no list of substances that are permitted or prohibited.

However, the Comisión Federal para la Protección contra Riesgos Sanitarios (COFEPRIS) has established general regulations for foods and food supplements, which include nootropics.

According to these regulations, any substance added to a food or food supplement must be authorized and have a safe dosage, in addition, manufacturers must clearly label ingredients and product dosages, and must comply with Good Manufacturing Practices.

This means that food and beverage manufacturers wishing to add nootropics to their products must ensure that they comply with these regulations to avoid sanctions by COFEPRIS.

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Article – Food fraud: Past, present and future

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Food adulteration and food fraud is as old as food production and processing however, it is increasingly prevalent today. With globalization and increasingly complex food production and distribution systems, adulteration can occur at different points in the food chain and may have far-reaching impacts and even adverse consequences for human health. The international community’s regulatory approaches to confronting and resolving food fraud are scattered and in constant adjustment. A collective and coordinated approach is needed to identify all stakeholders in the food supply chain, certify and qualify them, exclude those who do not meet applicable standards, and trace food in real time. This update provides definitions and background on key concepts associated with food integrity, episodes of food fraud in Chile and the world, main foods vulnerable to food fraud, common fraud practices and analytical techniques, regulations and new actions in Chile and the world to face food safety and the risk of food fraud.

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Ecuador – Draft adoption of NTE INEN-ISO 19036 Microbiology of the food chain estimation of measurement uncertainty for quantitative determinations (ISO 19036:2019, IDT)

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The Ecuadorian Standardization Service (INEN in Spanish) published in public consultation the Draft adoption NTE INEN-ISO 19036 Microbiology of the food chain estimation of measurement uncertainty for quantitative determinations (ISO 19036:2019, IDT).

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Argentina – Project on Sanitary Registration of food exporting companies

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The National Administration of Medicines, Food and Medical Technology (ANMAT in Spanish) published the ANMAT-ALI-EXP 001-00 project on Sanitary Registration of Food Exporting Companies.

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