In depth
The new technical parameters would be as follows:.
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Technical parameters for the application of advertising warnings
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| Sodium |
Greater than or equal to 100 mg/100 kcal of product
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Sugar
in solid foods or beverages
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Greater than or equal to 10 kcal/100 kcal of product |
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Saturated fats
in solid foods or beverages
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Greater than or equal to 10 kcal/100 kcal of product |
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Sodium
in breast milk substitutes and complementary baby foods for feeding children
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Greater than or equal to 60 mg/100 kcal of product |
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Sugar
in breast milk substitutes and complementary baby foods for feeding children
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Greater than or equal to 0 kcal/100 kcal of product |
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Saturated fats
in breast milk substitutes and complementary baby foods for feeding children
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Greater than or equal to 10 kcal/100 kcal of product |
In addition:
- The regulation on advertising warnings for breast milk substitutes and complementary infant foods would be extended.
- The definition of "sugar" would be modified to include those naturally present in honeys, syrups, juices, and the like.
- The technical parameters for sugar and saturated fats content would be calculated based on calories and not mass.
You can find the full text of the Draft here.
As proposed, the modifications appear to lack adequate technical support and could violate international and local standards on technical regulations (World Trade Organization/Andean Community).
If the Draft is approved, a large number of processed food products will be required to provide advertising warnings on sodium, sugar and saturated fats content.
Do not hesitate to contact us to request advice or to give us your comments on the Draft. Comments are due to the Ministry of Health by 16 October, 2022. Interested parties may also email suggestions, comments or recommendations on the Draft directly to webmaster@minsa.gob.pe.
We hope that this information is useful to you.
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