By Joint Resolution 27/2023 the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries and the Secretariat of Quality in Health have published the inclusion in the Food Code:

175. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) (INS 1521): Polyethylene glycol, for dietary supplements, except those intended for infants and young children; for solid dietary supplements only, for use in tablets, capsules or tablets, except chewable food supplements; as a coating film or glaze, with a limit of 7g/100g (7%).

176. Polyvinylalcohol (PVA) – Polyethylene glycol (PEG) graft copolymer (INS 1209), for dietary supplements, except those intended for infants and young children, for solid dietary supplements only, for use in tablets, capsules or tablets, except chewable food supplements; as a film for coating or glazing, with a limit of 10g/100g (10%).”

The National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA in Portuguese) published Public Consultation No. 1,198 amending Normative Instruction No. 211, dated 1° 2023, which establishes the technological functions, maximum limits and conditions of use of food additives and technology aids authorized for use in food.

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.

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.

The National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA in Portuguese) published Normative Instruction IN N° 223/2023, which amends Normative Instruction – IN N° 211, dated March 1, 2023, establishing the technological functions, maximum limits and conditions of use of food additives and technological adjuvants authorized for use in food.