2025 food regulations in Latin America: health and nutrition disparities set to continue
Latin America is a complex regulatory territory, so while health and nutrition is a dominant theme there’s significant variation between markets. Based on current developments, disharmony will continue through 2025.
Read on for more insights on regulatory trends in Latin America. If you’re not a member of Leatherhead Food Research, sign up for our special non-members webinar on 29 January: Horizon Scanning: Discover Key Shifts Ahead for Global Food Regulations
Nutritional labelling
Health and nutrition regulations are not the only area of uncertainty in Latin America. There are also questions surrounding Chile’s proposals for the disposal and composition of plastic packaging materials. Many of these evolving matters could have complex and costly implications for food business operators.
Keeping up with the latest regulatory developments is essential to enable a well-planned strategic response. Our expert regulatory consultants have the skills, knowledge, and market insights to support this process.
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Horizon Scanning: Discover Key Shifts Ahead for Global Food Regulations
29 January, 2025 - 15:00 GMT, 10:00 EST
Brazil’s ‘sin tax’
Brazil’s proposed consumption tax reforms under Complementary Bill of Law No. 68/2024 include a Selective Tax (widely referred to as the sin tax) for goods and services considered harmful to health or the environment. This is commanding a lot of attention and causing a lot of confusion. Sugary and alcoholic drinks are among the goods that would be subject to the tax, but it’s difficult to plan and prepare for this due to a lack of clarity. Companies that might be affected by the sin tax should proactively monitor for any new announcements.
Navigating changing regulations
Health and nutrition regulations are not the only area of uncertainty in Latin America. There are also questions surrounding Chile’s proposals for the disposal and composition of plastic packaging materials. Many of these evolving matters could have complex and costly implications for food business operators.
Keeping up with the latest regulatory developments is essential to enable a well-planned strategic response. Our expert regulatory consultants have the skills, knowledge, and market insights to support this process.
Join our webinar – 29 January, 2025
Mariko Kubo, Head of Global Regulatory, will be covering some of these topics in a specially-designed webinar for companies that aren’t already members of Leatherhead Food Research. If this applies to you, register now to gain an insight into the regulatory updates our members receive. The webinar will be held on Wednesday 29 January, 2025 at 15:00 – 15:40 (GMT) | 10:00 - 10:40 (EST).
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