The Ministry of Health and Social Protection has published for public consultation a draft Resolution that repeals Resolution 810 of 2021, modified by Resolution 2492 of 2022, corrected by Resolution 254 of 2023, and establishes the technical regulation on the requirements for nutritional and front labeling that must be met by ultra-processed edible and drinkable products and packaged or packed foods for human consumption.
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The main changes are:

• Incorporation of an “Ultraprocessed Warning” label, with a rectangular shape, exclamation triangle, and “MINSALUD” inscription, which would be added to the five existing black octagonal labels for excess sodium, sugars, saturated fats, trans fats, and the presence of sweeteners.

• Creation of numbered micro-seals (from 1 to 6) for containers with areas smaller than 5 cm², where a single symbol would indicate the total number of seals that would apply to the product.

• Incorporation of a voluntary positive label—a green round logo with the phrase “HEALTHY FOOD”—that could be used by unprocessed or minimally processed foods that meet specific criteria: that their first ingredient is not sodium, fats, or added sugars, and that they do not contain sweeteners in their formulation.

According to the draft Resolution, a product would be classified as ultra-processed if it contains at least one ultra-processed ingredient—such as high-fructose corn syrup, maltodextrin, hydrogenated oils, hydrolyzed proteins, or soy protein isolate—or at least one cosmetic additive, understood as any substance that alters the sweetness, flavor, color, texture, or density of the product.