Argentina – Modification of the denomination of edible mushrooms in the Argentine Food Code is published

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By means of Joint Resolution 4/2025, the Secretariat of Health Management and the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries have published the modification of the denomination of edible mushrooms.

ARTICLE 1.- Article 1249 of the Argentine Food Code is hereby replaced and shall be worded as follows: “Article 1249: The term edible fungi means the fruiting body of higher fungi belonging to the Kingdom Fungii (Ascomycetes and Basidiomycetes) wild or cultivated and that fresh, dried or canned, are used in human food. For the purposes of this Code for edible mushrooms it is understood by:

  • Broken or crushed: those parts of mushrooms that pass through a 15 x 15 mm mesh sieve in the case of fresh mushrooms and 5 x 5 mm mesh sieve in the case of dried mushrooms.
  • Charred: whole or cut mushrooms with traces of damage due to high surface temperature or burnt.

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Argentina – Modification of the definition of millet grain in the Argentine Food Code

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By means of Joint Resolution 3/2025, the Secretariat of Health Management and the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries have published the modification of the definition of millet grain:

ARTICLE 1. Article 676 is hereby incorporated into the Argentine Food Code and shall read as follows: “Article 676: The term millet grain means the whole or decorticated grain obtained from Pennisetum americanum L (pearl millet) and Panicum miliaceum (millet).
Millet grains must be whole or decorticated and, if necessary, have been adequately dried.

  • Whole grains: millet grains obtained after proper threshing without any mechanical treatment.
  • Decorticated grains are millet grains from which the external parts, which constitute 20% to 22% of the weight of the whole grain, have been removed in an appropriate manner and by mechanical means.
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Brazil – ANVISA participates in the 55th Meeting of the Codex Alimentarius Committee on Food Additives in Seoul

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From March 24 to 28, 2025, representatives of the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA in Portuguese) will participate in the 55th meeting of the Codex Alimentarius Committee on Food Additives, to be held in Seoul, South Korea. The Brazilian delegation is composed of the deputy director of the Second Directorate, Leandro Rodrigues, the advisor of the General Directorate of Food, Rebeca Vinhas, and the official of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA), Isabela de Ávila.
In addition, on March 21 and 22, meetings of the food additives working group were held to discuss issues relevant to the development of international food-related standards.
During the meeting, crucial issues related to the safety and regulation of food additives will be discussed, including new safety evaluations and proposed standards aimed at ensuring consumer health. Codex Alimentarius, an initiative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO), sets international standards that help ensure fair practices in the food trade.

Peru – Ministry of Health promotes nutritional properties of Quinoa

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Through a press release, the Ministry of Health promotes the nutritional properties of Quinoa, highlighting that this Andean cereal helps to prevent and combat malnutrition, as it is one of the richest cereals in iron, with 7.5 mg per 100 g. It also contains a high nutritional value of proteins, vitamins B and E, and other minerals such as magnesium and zinc.
It does not contain gluten and is ideal for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. It is one of the few foods that contains the 9 essential amino acids that our body cannot produce on its own.
It is also an allied food for people with diabetes, as it can help regulate blood sugar levels. Quinoa is very versatile and can be included in breakfasts. It can also be consumed in various ways: in stews, salads, soups or as an accompaniment to main dishes.

Brazil – ANVISA announces event on new food and packaging regulatory framework

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THE Brazilian Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA in Portuguese) will hold, on April 14, 2025, at 2 p.m., the event “Implementation of the New Regulatory Framework for the Regularization of Food and Packaging”. The meeting will take place in the auditorium of the Agency’s headquarters, in Brasília (DF), and aims to present the main changes in the electronic forms, procedures and guidelines made available by the Agency for the implementation of the regulation.

In addition, during the event, the publication of the third version of Guide 16 – Determination of the Shelf Life of Foods will be announced, as well as the launching of specific trainings for the correct application of this guide.

The event is an opportunity for industry representatives, experts and other interested parties to be updated on the new guidelines.

Registrations are due by April 10, 2025 at: https://forms.office.com/r/Y7kmhT0dhm.