Brazil – MAPA proposes to modify regulations on dairy-based products for human consumption

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) published Draft Ordinance SDA/MAPA No. 1414. Proposes modifications to Ordinance No. Ordinance No. 1170 of 2024, which regulates the technical characteristics and quality of composite dairy products for human consumption.

Brazil – MAPA defines the criteria for the use of the expression “Long Life” in dairy products subjected to UAT or UHT

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) has published ORDER SDA/MAPA No. 1,330, dated July 21, 2025, which establishes the criteria for the use of the term “Long Life” in dairy products subjected to ultra-high temperature (UHT) thermal treatment.

Article 1. The criteria for the use of the term “Long Life” in the labeling of dairy products subjected to Ultra High Temperature (UHT) thermal treatment are defined.

Article 2. The term “Long Life,” once used in the product labeling at the manufacturer’s discretion, must be included:

I – below the product’s commercial name; and

II – in the label panels, excluding the main one.