EU – Round table “politics meets nutrition science” at the european parliament

The Italian Permanent Representation to the European Union organised today at the European Parliament the “Politics meets Nutrition Science” roundtable hosted by Vice President hon. Pina Picierno under the auspices of the Italian delegations of the European Parliament’s political groups. The European Commission is expected to propose an harmonised EU front-of-pack labelling scheme in 2023 with a view of encouraging healthy diets and promoting a smoother functioning of the internal market.

Mexico – Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation will analyze lawsuits against new food labeling

The Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) will resolve the constitutionality of the new labeling that warns about excess fats, sugars and calories in industrialized foods, when reviewing the appeals filed by Nutrisa, McCormick, Del Fuerte and Herdez, against the amendments to the Mexican Official Standard NOM-051-SCFI/SSA1-2010, in force since 2020.

Saint Lucia – Department of Sustainable Development reminds the general public of mandatory labelling requirements for plastic imports

aint Lucia’s Department of Sustainable Development reminds the general public of mandatory labelling requirements for plastic imports. As per the Styrofoam and Plastics Food Service Containers (Prohibition) Act No. 22 of 2019 and the amendment No. 8 of 2020, ALL permitted plastics being imported into Saint Lucia must be clearly labelled and accompanied by supporting documentation for identification by the Customs and Excise Department.

Brazil – Amendment to Regulatory Instruction No. 75 – Technical Requirements for Nutrition Labeling Claims on Prepackaged Foods

RECTIFICACIÓN: En el Anexo V de la Instrucción Normativa – IN N° 75, del 8 de octubre de 2020, publicada en el Diario Oficial de la Federación N° 195, del 9 de octubre de 2020, apartado 1, pág. 113 a 124.

Brazil – Technical Regulation on Identity and Quality of Ground Beef

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply publishes ORDINANCE SDA No. 664 on the Technical Regulation on Identity and Quality of Ground Beef.