The National Codex Committee of Peru hereby informs the general public that the International Codex Alimentarius is receiving proposals for changes and/or additions to the Codex Alimentarius International is receiving proposals for changes and/or additions to Section 3.
Section 3 Class Names and International Numbering System Food Additives (CXG 36-1989). Food Additives (CXG 36-1989) information requested through Circular Letter CL 2023/45-FA; therefore, the Technical Commission on Food Additives of the National Codex Committee of Peru, therefore, the Technical Commission of the National Codex Committee of Peru extends an invitation to the interested public to submit information by 15/08/2023 at the latest. 15/08/2023.
Paraguay – Public consultation. Draft Amendments to GMC Resolutions Nº 53/98, 54/98, 07/06 and 08/06 on food additives
The National Institute of Food and Nutrition (INAN in Spanish) published for public consultation the Draft Amendments to GMC Resolutions No. 53/98, 54/98, 07/06 and 08/06 on food additives. Inclusion of beta-carotene from Blakeslea trispora, INS 160a(iii), with coloring function in different food categories.
USA – FDA Publishes New FAQs and Additional Tools for the Food Traceability Rule
the FDA posted new frequently asked questions and additional tools to provide industry with more information about the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Food Traceability Rule.
The Food Traceability Rule is designed to facilitate faster identification and rapid removal of potentially contaminated food from the market, resulting in fewer foodborne illnesses and deaths. Foods subject to the final rule requirements appear on the Food Traceability List (FTL).
The new FAQs address questions to help clarify how the rule applies to specific situations and are largely based on questions received during the FDA’s regular interactions with industry and on questions sent via the Technical Assistance Network, a central source of information for questions related to the FSMA rules, programs, and implementation strategies.
Article/Costa Rica “Stop focusing. Influencer marketing and advertising of unhealthy products aimed at children and youth in digital spaces” (in Spanish)
The research “Stop Focusing. Influencer marketing and advertising of unhealthy products aimed at children and youth in digital spaces”, conducted by the Coalition for a Healthy America (CLAS) and Young Leaders Program, indicates that it has been evidenced that the marketing of ultra-processed products has been a determinant in food choices.
Article – Efficacy of front-of-pack warning label system versus guideline for daily amount on healthfulness perception, purchase intention and objective understanding of nutrient content of food products in Guatemala: a cross-over cluster randomized controlled experiment
Front-of-package warning labels (FOPWL) have been adopted in many countries aiming at reducing the consumption of unhealthy food and drink products and have also been considered in Guatemala. The aim of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of FOPWL versus Guidelines for Daily Amount (GDA) on products’ healthfulness perception (HP), purchase intention (PI) and the objective understanding of the nutrient content (UNC) in Guatemala.
FOPWL reduces products’ healthfulness perception and purchase intention, and increases understanding of products’ nutrient content compared to GDA.
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