Area
Colombia
Commodity Group
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Commodity
Oils/fats
Date
01/02/2020
Policy Category
Other
Policy Instrument
Food standards/health policies
Description
Announced that, from November 2020, warning labels would be required on food products that are high in saturated fats, salt and added sugars. Furthermore, stringent regulations regarding nutrition-related information would be introduced.
Notes
COLOMBIA food standards: In February, the Colombian Ministry of Health announced that, from November 2022, warning labels would be required on food products that are high in saturated fats, salt and added sugars. In addition, regulations regarding nutrition-related labels would be made more stringent. Reportedly, the final adoption of the new labelling standards is scheduled for May 2021.
