The Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance intends to adopt the new version of the Food and Beverage Health Regulations by July 2025. The new regulations aim to establish the health conditions and regulations that the following processes must comply with: production, handling, import, export, processing, packaging, storage, distribution, transportation, and sale of food for human consumption. It is mandatory throughout the country for individuals or legal entities involved in or involved in the processes provided for therein, as well as for establishments, means of transportation, and distribution used for such purposes, to guarantee the protection of human health and safety.

The Ministry of Public Health announces the extension of the public consultation period on the Food and Beverage Sanitary Regulations. he purpose of these regulations is to establish the sanitary conditions and regulations to which the following processes must conform: production, handling, import, export, processing, packaging, storage, distribution, transportation and sale of food for human consumption; to authorize the commercial establishment, in order to preserve the nutrition and health of the population; and to monitor compliance with these regulations, to ensure the supply of healthy and safe products, as well as their advertising.

Deadline for receipt of opinions: Thursday, May 15, 2025.