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30/06/2014
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The proposal is that information about allergenic components is clearly indicated on the labels. Contributions may be submitted until August 18
The (National Health Surveillance Agency) ANVISA started last week public consultation on the mandatory labeling of substances called "allergens" in processed foods. The objective is that the major substances that can trigger food allergies are cited by name in the label - as cereals containing gluten, crustaceans, eggs, fish, peanuts, soybeans, milk, nuts and sulphites.
Besides the fact that allergic reactions endangering the health of vulnerable populations, the large amount of public and civil actions filed by consumers claim that such information is given on the labels served as motivation to continue the ANVISA this issue, regardless of what they think the other Mercosur countries. In civil society, for example, Poe Label campaign was created by a group of mothers from Brazil all they had in common food allergy in their children. They are mobilized by clear information on food labels.
Idec attended the meeting that discussed the proposed legislation at the public consultation and, soon, the institute disclose their contributions. All customers can submit a contribution via this link.
Information to participate in the public consultation are on Bank Regulation Idec. Access to meet the proposal from ANVISA and make their contribution on the subject. The public consultation will be open until August 18.
Source: IDEC
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